How to watch Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ series for free: Release date, cast

Nypost · Jun 05, 2026 · 707 words · By Angela Tricarico

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What to know about How to watch Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ series for free: Release date, cast

A series adaptation of a critically acclaimed Martin Scorsese movie is coming to Apple TV.

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What happened

A series adaptation of a critically acclaimed Martin Scorsese movie is coming to Apple TV.

Why it matters

“Cape Fear,” based on the 1991 Martin Scorsese/Robert De Niro collaboration of the same name premieres today, June 5, on Apple’s streaming service.

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The story, which has been altered slightly for its series adaptation, follows criminal Sam Cady (Javier Bardem) as he is released from prison and intends to exact revenge on the married couple (Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson) who represented him in court 17…

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Claim 1: “Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video.”

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The ability for Amazon Prime members to subscribe to Apple TV via Prime Video is reported in multiple cross-references from NYPost.

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Claim 2: “Episode 10 – July 31”

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Claim 3: “Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users”

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The seven-day free trial is reported in multiple cross-references from NYPost.

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Claim 4: “Javier Bardem as Max Cady”

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Claim 5: “Episode 8: “Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos“ – July 17”

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Claim 6: “Amy Adams as Anna Bowden, an attorney and Tom’s wife”

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Claim 7: “Episode 1: “Fingers & Toes” – June 5”

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Claim 8: “Amblin Entertainment produced the 1991 film.”

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Wikipedia and other search results explicitly state that Amblin Entertainment produced the 1991 film 'Cape Fear'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cape Fear is an American psychological thriller television miniseries created by Nick Antosca, based on the novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald and its film adaptations in 1962 and 1991. It is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Fear_(TV_series)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of films produced by American independent production company Amblin Entertainment, currently based in Universal City, California, and as of January 2026, New York City, New York. Amblin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Amblin_Entertainment_f…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cape Fear is a 1991 American Southern Gothic psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Wesley Strick. It is a remake of the 1962 film, which was based on the 1957 no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Fear_(1991_film)

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Claim 9: “Episode 2: “Why Would I Want to Hurt You?” – June 5”

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Claim 10: “Episode 3: “Phantom Sensations” – June 12”

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Claim 11: “A series adaptation of a critically acclaimed Martin Scorsese movie is coming to Apple TV.”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and Apple TV press materials, confirm that 'Cape Fear' is a series adaptation based on the novel and its film adaptations (including the 1991 Scorsese film) streaming on Apple TV.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Killers of the Flower Moon is a 2023 American epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth, based on the 2017 nonfiction book. It stars Leonardo DiCapr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mr. Scorsese is a five-part documentary series directed by Rebecca Miller about American filmmaker Martin Scorsese. It features interviews with Robert De Niro, Mick Jagger, Steven Spielberg and other …
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Claim 12: ““Cape Fear,” based on the 1991 Martin Scorsese/Robert De Niro collaboration of the same name premieres today, June 5, on Apple’s streaming service.”

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The premiere date of June 5 is confirmed by NYPost, Apple TV Press (UK), and TikTok search results.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. has produced and distributed its own original content since 2016. Since 2019, it has distributed shows and movies on its Apple TV streaming service. The first television show produced by Ap…
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Claim 13: “The new “Cape Fear” series is airing exclusively on Apple TV”

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Newsweek and Rotten Tomatoes both identify the series as an Apple TV exclusive.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cape Fear is an American psychological thriller television miniseries created by Nick Antosca, based on the novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald and its film adaptations in 1962 and 1991. It is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Fear_(TV_series)

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web search NEUTRAL — The series currently sits at No. 2 on this list of 100 titles, all available to stream on Apple TV. Also on the list is newly Certified Fresh limited series Cape Fear, Seth Rogen’s Emmy-winning The St…
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-apple-tv-plu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Javier Bardem and Amy Adams in Cape Fear (2026). A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge. This vide…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34675596/

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Claim 14: “The 1962 “Cape Fear” film, directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Robert Mitchum as Cady, is available to buy or rent on Prime Video.”

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Claim 15: “Martin Scorsese’s 1991 “Cape Fear” film, which starred Robert De Niro as Cady, is also available to buy or rent on Prime Video.”

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Claim 16: ““Cape Fear” premieres today, Friday, June 5, with two episodes.”

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The premiere date of Friday, June 5, and the release of the first two episodes are confirmed by Apple TV Press (UK) and IMDb.

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web search NEUTRAL — Cape Fear is set to debut THIS Friday (June 5) with the first two episodes on Apple TV, following my new episodes every Friday through July 31st. Check out all the pics from the Cape Fear premiere bel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cape Fear: With Amy Adams, Javier Bardem, Patrick Wilson, Lily Collias. A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and s…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34675596/

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Claim 17: “Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden, an attorney and Anna’s husband”

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Claim 18: “Episode 7: “Mongrel” – July 10”

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Claim 19: “Episode 4: “Pierced” – June 19”

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Claim 20: “The story... follows criminal Sam Cady (Javier Bardem) as he is released from prison and intends to exact revenge on the married couple (Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson) who represented him in court 17 years earlier”

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The plot and casting (Javier Bardem as Max Cady, Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the couple) are confirmed by Wikipedia and BBC.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor. In a career spanning over three decades, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Glob…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Max Cady is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the John D. MacDonald novel The Executioners. He was portrayed by Robert Mitchum in J. Lee Thompson's Cape Fear, by Robert De Niro in Ma…
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Claim 21: “CCH Pounder as Noa Toussaint”

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Claim 22: ““Cape Fear” will have ten episodes.”

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Claim 23: “Scorsese is an executive producer on this new iteration, alongisde Steven Spielberg”

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NYPost and Wikipedia both list Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg as executive producers for the series.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steven Spielberg is an American filmmaker. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the New Hollywood era, as well as one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. He is als…
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Claim 24: “Joe Anders as Zack Bowden, Tom and Anna’s son”

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Claim 25: “Apple TV... $12.99/month payments kick in.”

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The monthly cost of $12.99 is reported in multiple cross-references from NYPost.

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Claim 26: “Episode 5: “Faith” – June 26”

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Claim 27: “Lily Collias as Natalie Bowden, Tom and Anna’s daughter”

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Claim 28: “Episode 9: “The Scar” – July 24”

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Claim 29: “Episode 6: “Possum” – July 3”

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Claim 30: ““Cape Fear” is based on the novel “The Executioners” by John D. MacDonald and its 1962 and 1991 film adaptations.”

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