Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a 1973 action sci-fi film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Roddy McDowall and Claude Akins. It is inspired by Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes About?
The premise of Battle for the Planet of the Apes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the year 2670, a community of apes struggles to maintain peace in a devastated world. Their existence is threatened by a group of mutated humans seeking revenge. The story explores the roots of this conflict through flashbacks, revealing how the fragile alliance between apes and humans crumbled. Set against a backdrop of a grim, post-apocalyptic Earth, the narrative highlights the fight for survival and the complexities of interspecies relationships.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ape
- planet of the apes
- caesar character
- cornelius character
- betrayal
- laughter
- anger
- foot chase
- pride
- giving orders
- student
- astronomical object in title
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- horseback riding
- furry
- biopunk
- dystopian sci fi
- gorilla
- general
- outer space
- post thermonuclear war
- husband wife relationship
- knife
- horse
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- chase
- armory
- subterranean
- destroyed city
- desert
- geiger counter
- soldier
- army
- statue
- doctor
- security camera
- surveillance
- outpost
- hand grenade
- exploding car
- motorcycle
- revolver
- rifle
- treehouse
- bombardment
- explosion
- gunfight
- shootout
- disarming someone
- violence
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Cast
Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Claude Akins. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
More from J. Lee Thompson
More films directed by J. Lee Thompson, best-rated first: Cape Fear, The Guns of Navarone, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Battle for the Planet of the Apes 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 57% User score
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Battle for the Planet of the Apes Plot Summary
What happens in Battle for the Planet of the Apes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the evocative tale unfolds through the haunting narration of the orangutan Lawgiver, “North America – 2670 A.D.” emerges as a compelling sequel to the apocalyptic saga. The narrative poignantly flashes back to the early 21st century, where the charismatic chimpanzee Caesar has established a society together with his wife, Lisa, and their son, Cornelius, amidst the desolation left by a devastating global nuclear conflict.
As time progresses, Caesar’s dream of fostering peace between the apes and the surviving humans begins to take shape. However, the balance of this newfound harmony is threatened by the aggressive gorilla general Aldo, who is determined to imprison the humans laboring in Ape City, stoking the fires of discontent that simmer just below the surface.
Full summary
The whole story of Battle for the Planet of the Apes, scene by scene
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Box Office
Battle for the Planet of the Apes grossed $8.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.8M
- US & Canada
- $8.8M
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette John Landis on BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
How Well Do You Know Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year is depicted in the movie 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes'?
Cars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes
6 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A.
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1964 Chevrolet C-Series Important role -
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1961 Cadillac Series 62 Minor role -
GMC CCKW 353 Minor role
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “人猿星球5” and “Planet of the Apes 5 - Battle for the Planet of the Apes”.
- Also known as
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- 人猿星球5
- Planet of the Apes 5 - Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- La Planète des Singes 5: La bataille de la planète des singes
- Planet of the Apes 5: Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- Bitwa o Planetę Małp
- Planet der Affen 5 - Schlacht um Planet der Affen
- 最後の猿の惑星
- Batalla por el planeta de los simios
- La conquista del planeta de los simios
- הקרב על כוכב הקופים
- Meymunlar Cəhənnəmində Savaş
- Die Schlacht um den Planet der Affen
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- Битва за планету мавп
- La Bataille de la planète des singes
- Batalha pelo Planeta dos Macacos
- Anno 2670 - Ultimo atto
- Kampen om abernes planet
- Maymunlar Cehenneminde Savaş
- Битва за планету обезьян
- Bitva o Planetu opic
- Slaget om apornas planet
- 决战猩球
- A majmok bolygója V. - A csata
- Μάχη στον Πλανήτη των Πιθήκων
- המלחמה על כוכב הקופים
- 혹성탈출 5: 최후의 생존자
- A Batalha do Planeta dos Macacos
- Bătălia pentru Planeta maimuțelor
- Битката за планетата на маймуните
- La batalla por el planeta de los simios
- Taistelu apinoiden planeetasta
- 人猿大戰
- Bitka o Planétu opíc
- สงครามพิภพวานร
- Cuộc Chiến Cho Hành Tinh Khỉ
- La batalla pel planeta dels simis
- Bitka za planet majmuna
- Bitka za planetu majmuna
- Slaget om Apeplaneten
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Movies Like Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Planet of the Apes.
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972 -
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2024 -
Planet of the Apes 2001 -
Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971 -
War for the Planet of the Apes 2017 -
Back to the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Revolt of the Empire of the Apes 2017 -
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014 -
Invasion of the Empire of the Apes 2021 -
Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011 -
Revenge of the Empire of the Apes 2023
Battle for the Planet of the Apes FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Battle for the Planet of the Apes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Battle for the Planet of the Apes released?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was released on June 15, 1973.
Who directed Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall and Claude Akins.
How much did Battle for the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes grossed $8.8 million worldwide.
How is Battle for the Planet of the Apes rated?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Battle for the Planet of the Apes have a post-credit scene?
No. Battle for the Planet of the Apes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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