A*P*E (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1976, A*P*E is an adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Paul Leder, running about 87 minutes. “See APE *defy the jaws of giant shark *destroy a teeming city *demolish an ocean liner *vanquish monster reptile” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.
Who’s in it. A*P*E stars Alex Nicol as Col. Davis, Joanna Kerns as Marilyn Baker, Lee Nak-hoon as Capt. Kim and Yeon-jeong Woo as Mrs. Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, A*P*E has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A*P*E page.
If you liked it. Fans of A*P*E tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A*P*E (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A*P*E change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A*P*E worth watching?
- A*P*E holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A*P*E?
- A*P*E stars Alex Nicol, Joanna Kerns, Lee Nak-hoon, Yeon-jeong Woo and Rod Arrants.
- When was A*P*E released?
- A*P*E was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.