Is Planet of the Apes scary?

MyCinema has not rated Planet of the Apes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, science fiction, and action film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes in the US?

Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

Is Planet of the Apes suitable for kids?

Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20012h 0mThriller / Science Fiction / Action / Adventure

Planet of the Apes

Name: Planet of the Apes
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Released: 2001-07-26
Duration: 120 min

TMDB movie listing

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 4,580 votes

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Availability in the US

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Planet of the Apes at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 2h 0m

At 2h 0m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure

TMDB files it under thriller, science fiction, action, and adventure.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Hulu. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4,580 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Planet of the Apes tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 2h 0m.
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There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Planet of the Apes

Is Planet of the Apes scary?: MyCinema has not rated Planet of the Apes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, science fiction, and action film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Planet of the Apes in the US?: Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Planet of the Apes?: Planet of the Apes runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Is Planet of the Apes suitable for kids?: Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.