Planet of the Apes (2001)
Movie 2h ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
ActionAdventureScience FictionThriller
Dating from 2001, Planet of the Apes sits in the action, adventure and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Tim Burton. The cast includes Paul Giamatti, Michael Clarke Duncan and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
58Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tim BurtonDirector
- Paul Giamattias Limbo
- Michael Clarke Duncanas Attar
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Krull
- Tim Rothas Thade
- Freda Foh Shenas Bon
- David Warneras Sandar
- Helena Bonham Carteras Ari
- Mark Wahlbergas Captain Leo Davidson
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Questions about Planet of the Apes
- What genre is Planet of the Apes?
- Planet of the Apes is categorised as Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
- Paul Giamatti, Michael Clarke Duncan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tim Roth, Freda Foh Shen appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Planet of the Apes?
- Tim Burton directed Planet of the Apes.
- How long is Planet of the Apes?
- Planet of the Apes runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
