Apt Pupil
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Release Year
1998
Runtime
107 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
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Apt Pupil is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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