Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
Kernel Score: 88% · 403 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary
Released: 1991-11-27
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Hearts of Darkness is an R-rated documentary about the chaotic, dangerous making of Apocalypse Now.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Documents behind-the-scenes chaos including references to cast health crises consistent with substance-related struggles during filming.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
George Hickenlooper
Cast
- Francis Ford Coppola as Self
- Eleanor Coppola as Self
- John Milius as Self
- George Lucas as Self
- Sam Bottoms as Self
- Albert Hall as Self
- Frederic Forrest as Self
- Laurence Fishburne as Self
- Dean Tavoularis as Self
- Fred Roos as Self
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse FAQ
Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse good?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 403 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse OK for kids?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Hearts of Darkness is an R-rated documentary about the chaotic, dangerous making of Apocalypse Now.
What movies are like Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
If you liked Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, try Making Squid Game: The Challenge, Squid Game: Making Season 2, The Pixar Story and Money Heist: The Phenomenon.