Planet of the Apes (2001)
A stranded astronaut faces a gritty, suspenseful fight for survival against an epic ape civilization.
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.
How intense is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Planet of the Apes feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Planet of the Apes
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Planet of the Apes for you?
Is Planet of the Apes scary?
Only a little. Planet of the Apes has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Planet of the Apes gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Planet of the Apes sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Planet of the Apes OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 2h.
Where can I stream Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes is streaming on Hulu.
Does Planet of the Apes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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