Film · 1968 · Planet of the Apes (1 of 10)

Planet of the Apes

Name: Planet of the Apes
Genre: Science fiction, Suspense
Released: 1968-04-03
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner · starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter

1 h 52 min
PG
Science fiction · Suspense
USA
Released in the UK 15 November 1968

8.5 Users25 votes

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Synopsis

A U.S. spacecraft lands on a desolate looking planet where the astronauts discover a world dominated by apes, and humans are considered savage animals.

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Runtime: 112 min1 hour and 52 minutes
Budget: $5.8m20th Century Studios
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Planet of the Apes?: 1 hour and 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Planet of the Apes released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 15 November 1968.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?: Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who is in Planet of the Apes?: It stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans.
Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 10 in Planet of the Apes.