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Movie · 1981 · 126 min

Taps (1981)

““This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.””

6.7/10 · 314 votes
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Taps is a 1981 movie (Drama). Taps was directed by Harold Becker. Taps runs 126 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 314 viewers. In United States, you can watch Taps on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Where can I watch Taps

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Streaming services that carry Taps, and the countries where you can watch it:

Disney Plus 3 countries

Australia, Canada, New Zealand

Plot

Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.

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Tags

#cadet#gun#school shooting#military academy#hostile takeover#military school#older man younger man relationship#military funeral

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Taps?

In United States, you can watch Taps on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Taps?

The main cast of Taps includes George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise.

Who directed Taps?

Taps was directed by Harold Becker.

When was Taps released?

Taps was released on December 20, 1981.

How long is Taps?

Taps runs 126 minutes.

Is Taps worth watching?

Taps has an average rating of 6.7/10 from 314 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Taps?

If you enjoyed Taps, try Dangerous Minds, The Great Santini, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story and The Girl in the Book.

Is Taps on Disney Plus?

Not in United States right now. Taps is on Disney Plus in: Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

How much did Taps make at the box office?

Taps grossed $35,900,000 worldwide on a budget of $14,000,000.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·