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Planet of the Apes Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to Planet of the Apes, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Planet of the Apes (2001) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson; Tim Roth as Thade; Helena Bonham Carter as Ari; Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar; Paul Giamatti as Limbo; Estella Warren as Daena; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Krull; David Warner as Sandar

About Planet of the Apes

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.

More like Planet of the Apes

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Planet of the Apes?

Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson; Tim Roth as Thade; Helena Bonham Carter as Ari; Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar; Paul Giamatti as Limbo; Estella Warren as Daena; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Krull; David Warner as Sandar

Is this Planet of the Apes guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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