Planet of the Apes
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Planet of the Apes

Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

7.7 / 10 1968 1h 52mG English
Science FictionAdventureDramaAction

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

George Taylor

Lead
Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Cornelius

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

Zira

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans

Dr. Zaius

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

President of the Assembly

James Daly

James Daly

Dr. Honorious

Linda Harrison

Linda Harrison

Nova

Robert Gunner

Robert Gunner

Landon

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Franklin J. Schaffner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Planet of the Apes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker