How long is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Planet of the Apes rated?

Planet of the Apes is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream Planet of the Apes?

In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Planet of the Apes (1968) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.7 from 4,176 TMDB members. Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: February 7, 1968
TMDB rating: 7.7 / 10 from 4,176 votes
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Philo (free with ads).

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How long is Planet of the Apes?: Planet of the Apes is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Planet of the Apes rated?: Planet of the Apes is rated G in the US.
Is Planet of the Apes a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Planet of the Apes?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Philo (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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