Planet of the Apes

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Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes.

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Planet of the Apes raises thought-provoking questions about our culture without letting social commentary get in the way of the drama and action.

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Stewart Allen

Arizona Republic

Sci-fi is no longer crawling. In this movie, it stands up and walks, stumbles, stumbles again, but stays on its feet.

May 2, 2024

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Martin Knelman

Toronto Star

An old-fashioned anything-goes hair-raiser that takes us back to the Saturday afternoon of childhood, when we could like movies without feeling compelled to explain why. As black comedy, it's an elbow-in-the-ribs triumph of excess.

May 2, 2024

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

A triumph of artistry and imagination, it is at once a timely parable and a grand adventure on an epic scale. Provocative as it is entertaining, it is a true screen odyssey.

May 2, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

The movie, adapted from Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel by Michael Wilson and Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, effectively explored class divides and slavery, all wrapped up in an intriguing high-concept mix of sci-fi and fantasy.

Rated: 5/5

May 10, 2024

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It draws its best cards in a dystopian plot that, in its clash of civilizations, questions the self-destructive human nature without losing sight of the visual sense that creates a world of intelligent apes with prosthetic makeup. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

May 5, 2024

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Richard Schickel

LIFE

The best American movie I have seen so far this year. Considering the competition, that is, perhaps, faint praise, but the movie is at least alive. By this I mean that it is alive to -- and delighted with -- its own possibilities.

May 2, 2024

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Audience Member Very classic movie, definitely worth a rewatch. In my opinion, it was extremely ahead of its time, great film. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Carter S Absolute classic but pales in comparison to the reboot films Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Nathan F A hidden gem; a unique dive into the world of science fiction. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Brayden G Good movie reminds me of Star Wars a little bit Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Kal S What could easily have been a farcical footnote to the history of sixties science fiction was somehow fashioned into a film that scores the psyche deeply, beckoning you to rewatch a decade or three later, and well earning its cult-classic stripes. If you’re lucky enough to know nothing about the film and its unforgettable ending, stop reading about it right now, grab yourself a bag of popcorn (or a bunch of bananas), and go immerse yourself in a world unlike any other.(22/7/2021) Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review David C La historia es buena el diseño de los simios son extremadamente raros el final me dejó con la boca abierta Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Franklin J. Schaffner Director Charlton Heston Col. George Taylor Roddy McDowall Dr. Cornelius Kim Hunter Dr. Zira Maurice Evans Dr. Zaius James Whitmore President of the Assembly

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Synopsis Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs
Screenwriter: Michael Wilson, Rod Serling
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, APJAC Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 8, 1968, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2014
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Mono
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)