Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes is a 1968 science fiction movie directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter.
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.
Quick answers
What is Planet of the Apes about?
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.
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released on 7 February 1968.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 1h 52m.
Who made Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes is available on IndieFlix, Fawesome, Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Planet of the Apes
Stream: IndieFlix
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Charlton Heston as George Taylor
- Roddy McDowall as Cornelius
- Kim Hunter as Zira
- Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius
- James Whitmore as President of the Assembly
- James Daly as Dr. Honorious
- Linda Harrison as Nova
- Robert Gunner as Landon
- Lou Wagner as Lucius
- Woodrow Parfrey as Dr. Maximus
- Jeff Burton as Dodge
- Buck Kartalian as Julius