Planet of the Apes
1968, English. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 7 February 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Serling, Michael Wilson
- Budget
- $5.8M
- Box office
- $33M
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Planet of the Apes: quick answers
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 4,161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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.
Is Planet of the Apes suitable for kids?
Planet of the Apes is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Planet of the Apes, try Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes (1968) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter.