Where can I watch Planet of the Apes (2001)?

In US, Planet of the Apes is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan and Kris Kristofferson.

When was Planet of the Apes released?

Planet of the Apes was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.

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Planet of the Apes (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 2001, Planet of the Apes is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Tim Burton, running about 120 minutes. “You'll be sorry you were ever born human.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Planet of the Apes stars Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson, Tim Roth as Thade, Helena Bonham Carter as Ari and Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Planet of the Apes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $362.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planet of the Apes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Planet of the Apes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes (2001)?: In US, Planet of the Apes is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?: Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?: Planet of the Apes stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan and Kris Kristofferson.
When was Planet of the Apes released?: Planet of the Apes was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.