Behind the Planet of the Apes
1998, English. Directed by David Comtois & Kevin Burns.
Journey back to the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 September 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Anthony, David Comtois, Kevin Burns
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Behind the Planet of the Apes: quick answers
Is Behind the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Behind the Planet of the Apes?
Behind the Planet of the Apes runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Behind the Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?
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Behind the Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Behind the Planet of the Apes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Behind the Planet of the Apes on?
Behind the Planet of the Apes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1998. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Behind the Planet of the Apes, try Chaos on the Bridge, The Captains, The Making of Star Wars.
Who directed Behind the Planet of the Apes?
Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) was directed by David Comtois and Kevin Burns and stars Roddy McDowall, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck.