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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

1971, English. Directed by Don Taylor.

Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified.

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

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Runtime
1h 38m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.4/10 from 1,303 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Escape from the Planet of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
20 May 1971
Country
United States of America
Written by
Paul Dehn
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$12M
spacecraftdystopiachimpanzeepacifismtime travelpoliticiansequelcageteasecaving

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What Escape from the Planet of the Apes is based on

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes: quick answers

What should I watch before Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Watch Planet of the Apes (1968) and Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) first.

What comes after Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Next in the series: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,303 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).

Does Escape from the Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Escape from the Planet of the Apes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Escape from the Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Escape from the Planet of the Apes on?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

If you liked Escape from the Planet of the Apes, try Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Oblivion.

Who directed Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) was directed by Don Taylor and stars Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman.

What is Escape from the Planet of the Apes based on?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.

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