Taps (1981): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Taps: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Taps (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. “This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.”
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
George C. Scott as General Harlan Bache; Timothy Hutton as Cadet Major Brian Moreland; Ronny Cox as Colonel Kerby; Sean Penn as Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer; Tom Cruise as Cadet Captain David Shawn; John P. Navin Jr. as Derek Mellott; Billy Van Zandt as Bug; Evan Handler as Edward West
About Taps
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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- The Karate Kid Part III
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Taps?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Taps?
George C. Scott as General Harlan Bache; Timothy Hutton as Cadet Major Brian Moreland; Ronny Cox as Colonel Kerby; Sean Penn as Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer; Tom Cruise as Cadet Captain David Shawn; John P. Navin Jr. as Derek Mellott; Billy Van Zandt as Bug; Evan Handler as Edward West
Is this Taps guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



