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Where to watch Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) tonight

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.1 from 1,543 TMDB members. The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.

Runtime
1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released
April 23, 1970
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 1,543 votes
Director
Ted Post
Starring
James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Charlton Heston
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Beneath the Planet of the Apes rated?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is rated G in the US.
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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