Planet of the Apes '68

1968 • 112 minutes
4.6
406 reviews
87%
Tomatometer
G
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this legendary science fiction masterpiece. Astronaut Taylor (Heston) 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 (McDowall).
Rating
G

Ratings and reviews

4.6
406 reviews
Eric Hanson
October 27, 2014
It drives me nuts to see how effectively a firm bias can smother creative thought...but this movie presents that dilemma in an entertaining way. IMHO, the pacing is slow, but perfect; the camera work is dated, but captivating; and the "otherworldly" scenery is beautiful.
Jamie Gibbs
May 14, 2020
Classic, essential Science-fiction movie. I first saw this on TV at my grandma's house, back in the early 90s maybe and I loved it instantly. I was like 12yo and already I liked the classic Twilight Zone tv show. With no idea whatsoever of Rod Serlings credit at that time, I sensed that Twilight Zone vibe in Planet of Apes really strongly, leading up to the incredible twist ending, yea. Go ape💯👍
John Suverly
July 29, 2017
I saw it for the first time just the other day. The makeup is pretty impressive and still had LDS up fairly well. Has a good story and is very exciting. SPOILER ALERT. The surprise twist at the end with the statue of liberty was ruined by the apes finding a talking doll. Why would a planet of apes have a human doll in it. As soon as I saw the scene I understood that Taylor had been on earth the whole movie.
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