Planet of the Apes

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.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cast: Charlton Heston , Roddy McDowall , Kim Hunter , Maurice Evans , James Whitmore , James Daly , Linda Harrison , Robert Gunner , Lou Wagner , Woodrow Parfrey

Genres: Science Fiction , Adventure , Drama , Action

Release date: 1968-02-07

Rating: 7.65

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 5M

Revenue: 32M

Production Companies: APJAC Productions , 20th Century Fox

Reviews:

  • Santino Lamb
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Issac Morse
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Athena Bradley
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Sky Chase
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Noa Ford
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5