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A*P*E

1976Movie1 h 27 minPG

Horror
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb2.6Rotten Tomatoes–9%

An epic, thrilling adventure movie about show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

Not to be confused with King Kong

A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.

Feels like

  • Low-Budget Camp
  • Giant Monster Rampage
  • Gorilla Attack
  • Exploitation Film
  • Schlock Cinema
  • Tongue-in-Cheek
  • Spectacle
  • Over-the-Top Action

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Paul Leder
Written by
Paul Leder, Reuben Leder
Produced by
Paul Leder, K.M. Yeung
Music by
Bruce MacRae

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 23, 1976 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
July 23, 1976
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
South Korea, United States
Budget
$23,000
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

King Kong Copy, Never Trust a Title, Animals Not to Scale +9

  • King Kong Copy
  • Never Trust a Title
  • Animals Not to Scale
  • Dull Surprise
  • Flipping the Bird
  • The Mockbuster
  • Threatening Shark
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Screaming Woman
  • Primate Versus Reptile
  • Random Events Plot
  • In Medias Res

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A*P*E?"

Questions about A*P*E

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A*P*E?

KanopyPlexTubi TV

In the United States, A*P*E is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is A*P*E worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 2.6).

Is A*P*E okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will A*P*E scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Can I half-watch A*P*E?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.