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Planet of the Apes

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

7.719681h 52mScience FictionAdventureDrama
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Planet of the Apes is a 1968 science fiction and adventure film, running 1h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

PG age rating1h 52mScience FictionAdventure

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1968-02-07
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 · 4,177 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Charlton HestonGeorge Taylor
Roddy McDowallCornelius
Kim HunterZira
Maurice EvansDr. Zaius
James WhitmorePresident of the Assembly
James DalyDr. Honorious
Linda HarrisonNova
Robert GunnerLandon
Lou WagnerLucius
Woodrow ParfreyDr. Maximus
Jeff BurtonDodge
Buck KartalianJulius
Norman BurtonHunt Leader
Wright KingDr. Galen

Questions about Planet of the Apes

Quick answers
Where can I watch Planet of the Apes in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Planet of the Apes is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Planet of the Apes suitable for children?

Planet of the Apes is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Planet of the Apes on PelisPlus UK?

Planet of the Apes has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is Planet of the Apes about?

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.

How long is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes runs for 1h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Planet of the Apes trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Planet of the Apes (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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