Planet of the Apes_
"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!"
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter
Box Office
$32.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Planet of the Apes earned $32.6M worldwide on a $5.8M budget — a 462% return on investment.
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Year context
Planet of the Apes was released 58 years ago in 1968.
CAST (20)
Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Landon
Lou Wagner
Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
JB
Jeff Burton
Dodge
Buck Kartalian
Julius
Norman Burton
Hunt Leader
Wright King
Dr. Galen
Paul Lambert
Minister
MA
Martin Abrahams
Human in Cage (uncredited)
Army Archerd
Gorilla (uncredited)
James Bacon
Ape (uncredited)
EM
Erlynn Mary Botelho
Gorilla (uncredited)
PB
Priscilla Boyd
Human #1 (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$5.8M
Budget
$32.6M
Revenue
+462%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (3,847 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$5,800,000
Box Office
$32,589,624
Profit
+$26,789,624
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Planet of the Apes about?
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Planet of the Apes includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore.
How much did Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Planet of the Apes earned $32,589,624 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,800,000.
What is the rating of Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 3,847 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Science Fiction
Adventure
Drama
Action
KEYWORDS (28)
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