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Battle for the Planet of the Apes

1973, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.

The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

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Runtime
1h 33m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Battle for 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
15 June 1973
Country
United States of America
Written by
John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, Paul Dehn
Budget
$1.7M
Box office
$8.8M
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What Battle for the Planet of the Apes is based on

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

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Battle for the Planet of the Apes: quick answers

What should I watch before Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Watch Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) first.

What comes after Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Next in the series: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).

Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 1,121 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Does Battle for the Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?

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

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

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

Which OTT platform is Battle for the Planet of the Apes on?

Battle for 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 Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

If you liked Battle for the Planet of the Apes, try Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Black Panther.

Who directed Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker.

What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes based on?

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

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