The Apple (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, The Apple is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 86 minutes. “The Power of Rock... In 1994” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the glitzy, glittering futuristic world of 1994, music is king -- and the man who controls it is all-powerful malicious mogul Mr. Boogalow. Now he has his eye on two fresh-faced young singers, Alphie and Bibi, who score a hit at his WorldVision Song Festival and fall under the irresistible spell of fame, money, and temptation.
Who’s in it. The Apple stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Bibi, Grace Kennedy as Pandi, Allan Love as Dandi and Joss Ackland as Mr. Topps / Hippie Leader, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Apple has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apple tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apple (1980)?
- In US, The Apple is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Apple worth watching?
- The Apple holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apple?
- The Apple stars Catherine Mary Stewart, Grace Kennedy, Allan Love, Joss Ackland and Miriam Margolyes.
- When was The Apple released?
- The Apple was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.