Planet of the Apes (1968)
Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
|Writers: Pierre Boulle, Michael Wilson, Rod Serling
|Stars: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter
Rating:
★ 7.7/10 (4,124 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Duration:
1h 52m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Feb 7, 1968
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner
Franchise:
Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Planet of the Apes |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 7, 1968 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dystopia, distant future, time travel, gorilla, space travel, apocalypse, chimpanzee, slavery, human evolution, space marine, bondage |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
FAQ
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.
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released on Feb 7, 1968 (status: Released).
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Franklin J. Schaffner directed Planet of the Apes.
What is the TMDB rating of Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 4,124 votes.