Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 29 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Dehn
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $9.7M
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What Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is based on
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.
1963
Planet of the Apes
By Pierre Boulle
Published by Éditions Julliard
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes: quick answers
What should I watch before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Watch Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) first.
What comes after Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Next in the series: Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).
Is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Conquest of the Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes on?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, try Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1, Black Panther.
Who directed Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban.
What is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes based on?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.