Behind the Planet of the Apes vs Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
Behind the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5.5/10 for Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning). Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 7m. Behind the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (1998 against 2025). Both are documentary, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning| Behind the Planet of the Apes | Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 5.5/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | David Comtois, Kevin Burns | Chris Eyre |
| Main cast | Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers | Jim Thorpe |
Synopsis
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
Jim Thorpe was a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way. Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and influential sports commentators.
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