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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

19711h 38min
ActionScience Fiction

Directed by Don Taylor

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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Top cast

  • Roddy McDowall

    Roddy McDowall

    Cornelius

  • Kim Hunter

    Kim Hunter

    Dr. Zira

  • Bradford Dillman

    Bradford Dillman

    Dr. Lewis Dixon

  • Natalie Trundy

    Natalie Trundy

    Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton

  • Eric Braeden

    Eric Braeden

    Dr. Otto Hasslein

  • William Windom

    William Windom

    The President

  • Sal Mineo

    Sal Mineo

    Dr. Milo

  • Albert Salmi

    Albert Salmi

    E-1

  • Jason Evers

    Jason Evers

    E-2

  • John Randolph

    John Randolph

    Committee Chairman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes online?

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes on Netflix?

No β€” Escape from the Planet of the Apes is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.

Can I rent or buy Escape from the Planet of the Apes online?

Yes. In United States, Escape from the Planet of the Apes can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

As of November 4, 2026, Escape from the Planet of the Apes is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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