Planet of the Apes

Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

19681h 52m7.7(4,125 votes)

Science FictionAdventureDramaAction

Synopsis

Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.

Planet of the Apes (1968) is a science fiction, adventure, drama, and action film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. It stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, and Kim Hunter. The film runs for 1 hour 52 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 4,125 votes.

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Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast

Charlton Heston

George Taylor

Roddy McDowall

Cornelius

Kim Hunter

Zira

Maurice Evans

Dr. Zaius

James Whitmore

President of the Assembly

James Daly

Dr. Honorious

Linda Harrison

Nova

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Who stars in Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, and Maurice Evans, and was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes.

When did Planet of the Apes come out?

Planet of the Apes was released in 1968.

What genre is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes is a science fiction, adventure, drama, and action film.

Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Planet of the Apes holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.