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: 7.645

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 5M

Revenue: 32M

Production Companies: APJAC Productions , 20th Century Fox

Reviews:

  • Darwin Merritt
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Rylan Garcia
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Yusuf Castro
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

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

  • Sariyah Taylor
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4