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Planet of the Apes

2001Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

Thriller
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic504.8Rotten Tomatoes42%27%

A nostalgic, epic thriller movie about the future and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Blockbuster Sci-Fi Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Remake
  • Visually Stunning World-Building
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Philosophical Undertones
  • Iconic Costume Design
  • Danny Elfman Score
  • Disappointing Narrative Payoff

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Written by
William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner, Pierre Boulle
Produced by
Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
Danny Elfman

Everyone

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

Facts

July 26, 2001 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
July 26, 2001
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$362 million
Available in
103 countries

Tropes

Diabolus ex Machina, Remake Cameo, Last Request +9

  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Remake Cameo
  • Last Request
  • Casting Gag
  • Ape Shall Never Kill Ape
  • All There in the Script
  • 24-Hour Armor
  • Rock Beats Laser
  • Adaptational Intelligence
  • Crystal Dragon Jesus
  • Mind Screw
  • Peek-a-Boo Corpse

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Planet of the Apes?"

Questions about Planet of the Apes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Planet of the Apes?

Hulu

In the United States, Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Planet of the Apes okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Planet of the Apes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Planet of the Apes a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$362 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $362 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Planet of the Apes use?

Diabolus ex MachinaRemake CameoLast RequestCasting GagApe Shall Never Kill ApeAll There in the Script24-Hour ArmorRock Beats LaserAdaptational IntelligenceCrystal Dragon JesusMind ScrewPeek-a-Boo Corpseand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Diabolus ex Machina, Remake Cameo, and Last Request.