Planet of the Apes vs Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: First Contact has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.8/10 for Planet of the Apes). Star Trek: First Contact is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h . Star Trek: First Contact is the older of the two (1996 against 2001). Both are action, adventure, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Planet of the Apes posterPlanet of the Apes2001 VS Star Trek: First Contact posterStar Trek: First Contact1996
Planet of the ApesStar Trek: First Contact
Audience score★ 5.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year20011996
Length2h 1h 51m
GenresAction, Adventure, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorTim BurtonJonathan Frakes
Main castPaul Giamatti, Michael Clarke Duncan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tim Roth, Freda Foh ShenPatrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, Neal McDonough, Adam Scott, James Cromwell

Synopsis

Planet of the Apes

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

Star Trek: First Contact

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.

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