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ACTION . 1973 . 1h 33m . 5.7/10

Battle for the Planet of the Apes_

"The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!"

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

Starring Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker
Box Office $8.8M
5.7/10
Rating
$8.8M
Box Office
1h 33m
Runtime
1973
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+420% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Battle for the Planet of the Apes poster
The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

WHERE TO WATCH

Disney+ D Disney+ 27 countries
G Google Play 25 countries
Apple TV A Apple TV 22 countries
Prime Video P Prime Video 18 countries
YouTube Y YouTube 9 countries
Hulu H Hulu 1 country
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Box office
Battle for the Planet of the Apes earned $8.8M worldwide on a $1.7M budget — a 420% return on investment.
Cast
Roddy McDowall stars as Caesar in Battle for the Planet of the Apes.
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Year context
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a Action, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

BOX OFFICE

$1.7M
Budget
$8.8M
Revenue
+420%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (1,021 votes)
Budget
$1,700,000
Box Office
$8,844,595
Profit
+$7,144,595

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes about?
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Battle for the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker, Severn Darden, Claude Akins.
How much did Battle for the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes earned $8,844,595 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,700,000.
What is the rating of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 1,021 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Action Science Fiction
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