Battle for the Planet of the Apes
“The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!”
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
Where to watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes in United States
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Where is Battle for the Planet of the Apes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a 1973 English-language action and science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was produced by Apjac International and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 1973, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Writers
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, Paul Dehn
- Release date
- June 15, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Apjac International, 20th Century Fox
Battle for the Planet of the Apes cast & crew
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, and Paul Dehn.
The cast features Roddy McDowall as Caesar, Natalie Trundy as Lisa, Austin Stoker as MacDonald, Severn Darden as Kolp, Claude Akins as Aldo, and Paul Williams as Virgil.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Arthur P. Jacobs.
Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 1,062 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and science fiction, Battle for the Planet of the Apes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall
Caesar
Natalie Trundy
Lisa
Austin Stoker
MacDonald
Severn Darden
Kolp
Claude Akins
Aldo
Paul Williams
Virgil
Richard Eastham
Mutant
Lew Ayres
Mandemus
Bobby Porter
Cornelius II
Noah Keen
Teacher
France Nuyen
Alma
Paul Stevens
Mendez
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Battle for the Planet of the Apes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes in United States?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Battle for the Planet of the Apes in?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes rated?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is rated G. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 1,062 ratings.
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