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Planet of the Apes (2001)

5.8/10 ยท 4,559 votes 2h 0m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#131 of 148 films from 2001 #1859 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tim Burton ยท Written by Pierre Boulle, William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal

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Overview

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.

Cast

Mark Wahlbergas Captain Leo Davidson
Tim Rothas Thade
Helena Bonham Carteras Ari
Michael Clarke Duncanas Attar
Kris Kristoffersonas Karubi
Estella Warrenas Daena
Paul Giamattias Limbo
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Krull
David Warneras Sandar
Erick Avarias Tival
Luke Eberlas Birn
Lisa Marieas Nova
Evan Parkeas Gunnar
Glenn Shadixas Senator Nado

Facts

Release dateJuly 26, 2001
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000,000
Box office$362,211,740 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0133152

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Questions

How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 4,559 votes, which places it #131 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 12%) and #1859 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Tim Burton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vincent (1982), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Big Fish (2003).
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson; Tim Roth as Thade; Helena Bonham Carter as Ari; Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar; Kris Kristofferson as Karubi; Estella Warren as Daena.
What is Planet of the Apes rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Planet of the Apes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4674.

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