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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

6.419711h 38mGMovieActionScience Fiction

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

DirectorDon Taylor
WriterPaul Dehn
ProducerArthur P. Jacobs

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Cast · Directed by Don Taylor

RMRoddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
KHKim Hunter
Kim Hunter
Dr. Zira
BDBradford Dillman
Bradford Dillman
Dr. Lewis Dixon
NTNatalie Trundy
Natalie Trundy
Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
EBEric Braeden
Eric Braeden
Dr. Otto Hasslein
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
The President
SMSal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Dr. Milo
ASAlbert Salmi
Albert Salmi
E-1
JEJason Evers
Jason Evers
E-2
JRJohn Randolph
John Randolph
Committee Chairman
HLHarry Lauter
Harry Lauter
General Winthrop
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Aide

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes on Netflix?

No, Escape from the Planet of the Apes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes on Amazon Prime Video?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes for free?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Yes — Escape from the Planet of the Apes is followed by Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

Yes — Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) comes before Escape from the Planet of the Apes in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection.

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes part of a trilogy?

No — Escape from the Planet of the Apes is part of the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection?

There are 5 films in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection: Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).