Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
An astronaut crash-lands on a world ruled by apes, and a subterranean secret promises a grim discovery.
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.
How intense is Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated G.
What Beneath the Planet of the Apes feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Beneath the Planet of the Apes
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Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes scary?
Only a little. Beneath the Planet of the Apes has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes OK for kids?
It is rated G, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Beneath the Planet of the Apes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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