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Where to Watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) (Legally)

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Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified.

May 20, 1971 US 98 min PG

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Action Science Fiction

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1971).

Expect a Action, Science Fiction blend, with a runtime close to 98 minutes.

Cast highlights include Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

spacecraft, dystopia, chimpanzee, pacifism, time travel, politician, sequel, cage, tease, caving

Official trailer

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Plot

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.