Beneath the Planet of the Apes
An astronaut searching for a missing comrade uncovers rival post apocalyptic civilizations preparing to destroy one another on future Earth.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- bleak
- tense
- foreboding
- classic sci fi marathon
- dystopian movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and visually capable but less socially incisive, more juvenile, and more action-oriented than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brent discovers that the supposedly alien planet is future Earth near the remains of New York City.
The underground mutant society and the threat of annihilation evoke Cold War-era nuclear anxiety.
The search for Taylor broadens the ape-human conflict into a struggle involving telepathic underground humans and planetary annihilation.
The film emphasizes ruined urban spaces, subterranean interiors, ape civilization, and plentiful special effects.
Films like Beneath the Planet of the Apes, and why
Planet of the Apes
Shared post apocalyptic science fiction, mystery-driven exploration, social allegory, and bleak future setting.
Logan's Run
Shared dystopian science fiction, underground survivors, telepathic or technologically altered humans, and oppressive future society.
The Omega Man
Shared post apocalyptic adventure, ruined urban landscapes, hostile factions, and survival amid competing societies.
Soylent Green
Shared future dystopia, human extinction anxiety, speculative social critique, and grim science fiction adventure.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ted Post
- Release Date
- 1970-04-23
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1527)
Cast
- James Franciscus
- Kim Hunter
- Maurice Evans
- Charlton Heston
- Linda Harrison
- Paul Richards
- Victor Buono
- James Gregory
- David Watson
- Jeff Corey
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Beneath the Planet of the Apes about?
- An astronaut searching for a missing comrade uncovers rival post apocalyptic civilizations preparing to destroy one another on future Earth.
- What is Beneath the Planet of the Apes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Beneath the Planet of the Apes as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Beneath the Planet of the Apes as moderate.
- What did critics think of Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
- Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and visually capable but less socially incisive, more juvenile, and more action-oriented than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
- Films with a similar feel include Planet of the Apes, Logan's Run, The Omega Man, and Soylent Green.
- How long is Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
- In United States, Beneath the Planet of the Apes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
