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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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Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review Planet of the Apes | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review 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 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Donnacha R THIS MOVIE IS A CLASSIC TO THE CINEMATIC UNIVERSE!This is a timeless,iconic masterpiece.The acting is grey and the way they tell the evolutionary reversal is just mind-blowing for a late 60s movie.I had a blast with this movie I love the 2010 remakes too.I personally think the Planet of the apes is the most underrated franchise on the face of the earth.Totally recommend “TAKE YOUR STINKIN PAWS OF ME YOU DAMN DIRTY APE!”-Charlton Heston Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Euler N Very good, unpredictable, it grabs your attention all the time. Much better than the new movies. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Conrad C One of the biggest surprises of this film was that the space effects have aged worse than the apes. The beginning is slow and obnoxiously noisy at times, but once you get past that there's a great science fiction movie told with great performances and thankfully tolerable ape costumes. The refreshing part about this movie was the plot, which still feels crisp at this point, not the over-used saturated thing most franchises make of themselves over time. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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)
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