Planet of the Apes
2001, English. Directed by Tim Burton.
After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Planet of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 September 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Rosenthal, William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $362M
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What Planet of the Apes is based on
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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Planet of the Apes: quick answers
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 4,614 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Planet of the Apes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Planet of the Apes on?
Planet of the Apes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Planet of the Apes, try Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes (2001) was directed by Tim Burton and stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter.
What is Planet of the Apes based on?
Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.