How long is Behind the Planet of the Apes?

Behind the Planet of the Apes is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Behind the Planet of the Apes rated?

Behind the Planet of the Apes is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream Behind the Planet of the Apes?

As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.1 from 50 TMDB members. Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

Runtime: 2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Documentary, Science Fiction
Released: September 5, 1998
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 50 votes
Director: David Comtois, Kevin Burns
Starring: Roddy McDowall, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Behind the Planet of the Apes?: Behind the Planet of the Apes is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Behind the Planet of the Apes rated?: Behind the Planet of the Apes is rated G in the US.
Is Behind the Planet of the Apes a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Behind the Planet of the Apes?: As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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