Time of the Apes (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1987, Time of the Apes is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Kiyo Sumi Fukazawa, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A female scientist and two children are accidentally transported into a future dominated by primates.
Who’s in it. Time of the Apes stars Reiko Tokunaga as Catherine, Hiroko Saito as Caroline, Masaaki Kaiji as Johnny and Hitoshi Ōmae as Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, Time of the Apes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time of the Apes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time of the Apes tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time of the Apes (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time of the Apes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time of the Apes worth watching?
- Time of the Apes holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time of the Apes?
- Time of the Apes stars Reiko Tokunaga, Hiroko Saito, Masaaki Kaiji, Hitoshi Ōmae and Tetsuya Ushio.
- When was Time of the Apes released?
- Time of the Apes was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.