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Planet of the Apes

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

Movie
1968
7.6

Movie Overview

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.

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.

Planet of the Apes is a 1968 Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama and Action movie directed by Franklin J. Schaffner starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans and James Whitmore. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.