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Apex

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A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.

Critics Reviews

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Kylie Northover The Age (Australia) 56m
3/5
...Apex looks great (some obvious CGI aside), and has a frenetic pace when Ben and Sasha are on the move. But there are too many clichés and too few surprises. Go to Full Review
Brandon Yu New York Times 2h
That dynamic between Egerton and Theron — of a psycho versus an action star — is enough to animate the first half of the film, even if one wishes Kormakur had a couple more flourishes up his sleeve. Go to Full Review
Tomris Laffly RogerEbert.com 4h
3/4
Prioritizing white-knuckle thrills over excessive emotion and explaining is one of the most refreshing qualities of this gorgeously shot picture about survival and fortitude. Go to Full Review
Jason Adams Pajiba 1h
a lean mean ninety minutes of B-movie toss-and-tumbling, with two gorgeous and immensely watchable actors whacking each other in the head with rocks Go to Full Review
Rodrigo Perez The Playlist 1h
C-
“Apex” proves, once again, that [Charlize Theron] can carry weak material farther than most actors. It also proves that even she cannot quite drag a dull survival programmer up the mountain. Go to Full Review
Enrique Abenia Cinemanía (Spain) 2h
3/5
Theron is an adventurer pursued by a disturbed, hunter-monger Egerton in an entertaining and decent survival thriller, although less thought-provoking than desired. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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tim F @bigtime 42m Not a bad movie. I had no idea Therron was the actress. If i had known i wouldn't have watched it. I almost turned it off 1/4 of the way through. Just another boss babe who wants her man to lead nynher rules. Thankfully she is regretful for acting like that. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 1h Apex is a gripping action thriller that delivers more than expected, blending intense survival elements with psychological manipulation. Charlize Theron leads the film with a commanding presence, bringing strength and control to a role that keeps the story grounded, while Taron Egerton adds a solid dynamic that helps maintain momentum. The story stands out with its darker edge, incorporating a twisted game of control, cannibalistic undertones, and a psychopath orchestrating events. This creates a tense atmosphere that keeps you engaged, constantly shifting between who feels like the hero and the villain. The screenplay works well overall, offering creative twists and enough action to stay entertaining, even if there are minor slow moments. Despite that, it never loses its grip. Overall, Apex is a fun, intense watch that feels like a strong streaming film, though it easily could have succeeded in theaters with better marketing. See more Luis González Viejito Fit N @RT28514544 1h Beautiful scenery!!! Intense, heart pounding scenes… Loved me some Theron vs Eggearton!! See more Marc Z @TKDLife 2h Charleze Theron is super talented and fierce always. This movie is no exception. A survivalist adventure of the purest form, this film is tense and watchable, despite being somewhat predictable. The choice of Australia as the landscape is smart. The acting by the two stars, Theron and Taron Edgerton, are very good. He is a convincing psycho. This is highly watchable as an action and adventure thriller. See more Gena K @GenaKay 2h Come for the scenery, stay if that’s all you need. The landscapes are spectacular; the adrenaline-junkie action shots, especially the river stunts, are fun to watch. I didn’t feel anything for any of the characters; the plot just didn’t seem to work well (for me). Didn’t feel believable (not that that was the goal). Acting was fine but disconnected. Best performance of the film: the waterproof, sweat-proof, abuse-proof makeup & hair! See more Ramon L @Ramonelle 3h This movie had a great beginning but it sputtered as it went along. I found it quite predictable. I just couldn't wait for this to end. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.
Director
Baltasar Kormákur
Producer
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready, Ian Bryce, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono, A.J. Dix, Baltasar Kormákur
Screenwriter
Jeremy Robbins, Jeremy Robbins
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Chernin Entertainment, Ian Bryce Productions, Secret Menu, RVK Studios
Rating
R (Some Strong Violence|Grisly Images|Nudity|Language)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2026
Runtime
1h 35m