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Planet of the Apes

G19681h 52mFranklin J. Schaffner
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 79

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

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.

Science FictionAdventureDramaAction
Space MarineBondageHuman EvolutionBased On Novel Or BookGorillaDystopiaChimpanzeeSlaveryTime TravelSpace Travel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Planet of the Apes (1968) 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.

Who stars in Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes stars Charlton Heston (George Taylor), Roddy McDowall (Cornelius), Kim Hunter (Zira), Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaius), James Whitmore (President of the Assembly). The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated G.

Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Planet of the Apes holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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