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Planet of the Apes

7.719681h 52mGMovieScience FictionAdventureDrama

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.

DirectorFranklin J. Schaffner
WritersMichael Wilson·Rod Serling
ProducerArthur P. Jacobs

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Cast · Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

CHCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston
George Taylor
RMRoddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
KHKim Hunter
Kim Hunter
Zira
MEMaurice Evans
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
JWJames Whitmore
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
JDJames Daly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
LHLinda Harrison
Linda Harrison
Nova
RGRobert Gunner
Robert Gunner
Landon
LWLou Wagner
Lou Wagner
Lucius
WPWoodrow Parfrey
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
JB
Jeff Burton
Dodge
BKBuck Kartalian
Buck Kartalian
Julius

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Planet of the Apes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Planet of the Apes on Netflix?

No, Planet of the Apes is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Planet of the Apes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Planet of the Apes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes for free?

Planet of the Apes isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is there a sequel to Planet of the Apes?

Yes — Planet of the Apes is followed by Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes is the first film in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection.

Is Planet of the Apes part of a trilogy?

No — 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).