Escape from the Planet of the Apes
“Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified.”
The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.
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Where is Escape from 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, Oldflix | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes is a 1971 English-language action and science fiction film directed by Don Taylor. The cast is led by Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was produced by APJAC Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 20, 1971, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Writers
- Paul Dehn
- Release date
- May 20, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
Escape from the Planet of the Apes cast & crew
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was directed by Don Taylor and written by Paul Dehn.
The cast features Roddy McDowall as Cornelius, Kim Hunter as Dr. Zira, Bradford Dillman as Dr. Lewis Dixon, Natalie Trundy as Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton, Eric Braeden as Dr. Otto Hasslein, and William Windom as The President.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Arthur P. Jacobs.
Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,232 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and science fiction, Escape from the Planet of the Apes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from 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.
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Cast of Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Dr. Zira
Bradford Dillman
Dr. Lewis Dixon
Natalie Trundy
Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
Eric Braeden
Dr. Otto Hasslein
William Windom
The President
Sal Mineo
Dr. Milo
Albert Salmi
E-1
Jason Evers
E-2
John Randolph
Committee Chairman
Harry Lauter
General Winthrop
M. Emmet Walsh
Aide
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes in United States?
Escape from 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 Escape from the Planet of the Apes in?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Escape from the Planet of the Apes rated?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,232 ratings.
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