The Naked Ape

Name: The Naked Ape
Genre: Animation, Comedy, War
Released: 1973-08-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Johnny Crawford, Victoria Principal, Dennis Olivieri, Diana Darrin, Norman Grabowski

1973, English. Directed by Donald Driver.

The naked ape is only human.

Somewhat based on Desmond Morris's fascinating book of pop anthropology, this partially animated satirical docudrama produced by Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefner, traces the evolution of human kind and offers insight into the reasons why we behave the way we do. Though often dealing with sexuality, nothing in the film is terribly offensive or graphic. A prime example of mainstream experimental film-making from the early 70's featuring a young and breathtakingly lovely Victoria Principal.

Animation Comedy War

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Runtime: 1h 25m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Released: 1 August 1973
Country: United States of America
Written by: Donald Driver

vietnam warbased on novel or booksexualitysatireanthropologyhuman behaviorcollege student

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What The Naked Ape is based on

The Naked Ape is based on The Naked Ape, a 1967 novel.

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The Naked Ape runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).

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The Naked Ape is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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The Naked Ape isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Naked Ape?

The Naked Ape (1973) was directed by Donald Driver and stars Johnny Crawford, Victoria Principal, Dennis Olivieri.

What is The Naked Ape based on?

The Naked Ape is based on The Naked Ape, a 1967 novel.