Planet of the Apes

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Planet of the Apes

G

Released Feb 8, 1968

1h 52m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

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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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Critics Consensus

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.

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David S

There hadn't been anything like this made by the time 1968 rolled around- now famous ending always impactful and thought provoking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Maximilian I

This movie is what i think of whenever i see the meme "absolute cinema"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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Filippo A

I think that the central part of the movie was kind of boring, but still watchable. Burg then there comes the ending of the movie, which is an absolute masterpiece. The cast was solid though. Definitely worth a watch, but it could have been better.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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thiago s

filme bacaninha, ator principal é bacana, mas o resto do filme não é interresante, mas o plot twist é sensacional.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Fer S

Good movie with great shots. However, apart from being instantaneously predictable from the beginning, it is quite silly at times, it drags a lot and it tries too hard to deliver a message that did not need to be told so explicitly. Warning: the ending contains the most cringeworthy scene ever.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Jaken H

Everything about this film is fantastic. There are, of course, some cheesy effects, zooms, and costuming - but the overall story is incredible. Definitely stands up to the test of time. A classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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Franklin J. Schaffner

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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)

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