Escape from the Planet of the Apes
The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.
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Frequently asked questions about Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Where can I watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes in the United States?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.3 on IMDb, 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 67 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, and Eric Braeden. Don Taylor is the director.
How long is Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did Escape from the Planet of the Apes come out?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was released on May 20, 1971.
Which studio made Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was produced by APJAC Productions and 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What was the budget for Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was made on a budget of $2,500,000.
How much did Escape from the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes grossed $12,348,905 worldwide, against a budget of $2,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.