Planet of the Apes
An astronaut awakens on a strange future world where intelligent apes rule over mute, primitive humans, forcing him to challenge everything he believes about civilization.
Overview
A gripping tale of survival and the struggle for communication in a world turned upside down.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- eerie
- thought-provoking
- propulsive
- classic sci fi night
- dystopian movie marathon
Movie Details
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Release Date
- 1968-02-07
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (4129)
Cast
- Charlton Heston
- Roddy McDowall
- Kim Hunter
- Maurice Evans
- James Whitmore
- James Daly
- Linda Harrison
- Robert Gunner
- Lou Wagner
- Woodrow Parfrey
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Planet of the Apes about?
- An astronaut awakens on a strange future world where intelligent apes rule over mute, primitive humans, forcing him to challenge everything he believes about civilization.
- What is Planet of the Apes like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Planet of the Apes as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Planet of the Apes violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Planet of the Apes as mild.
- What did critics think of Planet of the Apes?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a brisk, entertaining science fiction adventure whose imaginative premise and social commentary remain powerful despite occasional tonal and script inconsistencies.
- Which films are like Planet of the Apes?
- Films with a similar feel include 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Time Machine, Logan's Run, and Silent Running.
- How long is Planet of the Apes?
- Planet of the Apes runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?
- In United States, Planet of the Apes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
