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Journey back to the Planet of the Apes

Sep 5, 1998 US 127 min G

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Documentary Science Fiction TV Movie

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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Genre-wise, it leans into Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie, with a runtime around 127 minutes.

Cast highlights include Roddy McDowall, Charlton Heston, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

interview, earth, ape man, film archives, film history

Official trailer

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Plot

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.