
Planet of the Apes Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
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.
Science Fiction
Adventure
Drama
Action
- Release Date
Feb 07, 1968
- Popularity: 6.2455
- 3,687 votes
- Directed by
Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay by
Rod SerlingMichael Wilson
- Productions
APJAC Productions 20th Century Fox (US)
- Collection
- Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection
- Budget 5.8 M
32.6 M
Duration: 1h 52 min
Casting: Joe Scully
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Franklin J. Schaffner
Director

William Kissell
Assistant Director

Robert Doudell
Assistant Director

Rose Steinberg
Script Supervisor
Trailer & Videos
- HDTrailer
Planet of the Apes (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
- HDTrailer
Planet of the Apes (1968) - Trailer HD 1080p
- HDTeaser
Planet of the Apes (1968) - Teaser Trailer HD 1080p
- Featurette
John Landis on PLANET OF THE APES