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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
WritersRod Serling·Michael Wilson
ProducerArthur P. Jacobs

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Cast · Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Robert Gunner
Landon
Lou Wagner
Lou Wagner
Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burton
Jeff Burton
Dodge
Buck 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 United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Planet of the Apes on Netflix?

No, Planet of the Apes is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Planet of the Apes on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes for free?

Planet of the Apes isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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).