Planet of the Apes (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Planet of the Apes is a 2001 action thriller directed by Tim Burton, starring Helena Bonham Carter and Mark Wahlberg. It is based on Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $362.2 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2002. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Planet of the Apes About?
The premise of Planet of the Apes without spoilers, adapted from Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A pilot crash-lands on a distant planet and finds himself in a startling world ruled by intelligent apes. The human population has fallen, and the apes have built a complex society with a strict hierarchy. He must navigate this unfamiliar and dangerous environment, encountering both threats and unexpected alliances as he tries to understand what happened to humanity and find a way home.
Planet of the Apes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reboot
- blockbuster
- ape
- anthropomorphic chimpanzee
- anthropomorphic animal
- anthropomorphic ape
- space station
- planet of the apes
- remake
- racism
- power
- aquaphobia
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- set up for unmade sequel
- astronomical object in title
- gothic
- creature feature
- biopunk
- human versus ape
- animal
- handheld device
- quadruped
- human versus animal
- ungulate
- vertical take off
- animal villain
- wreckage
- advanced technology
- north america
- police vehicle
- mammal
- vertical landing
- far future
- computer log
- forbidden area
- ruins
- ancient ruins
- woman wears a loincloth
- forbidden zone
- lincoln memorial washington d.c.
- burton and bonham carter
- character says 'we're not so different'
- planet
- astronaut
- year 2029
- cage
- chimpanzee
- general
- primitive
- wormhole
- gorilla
Planet of the Apes Cast
Helena Bonham Carter leads the cast, with Mark Wahlberg. Directed by Tim Burton.
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Director Tim Burton
More from Tim Burton
More films directed by Tim Burton, best-rated first: Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood.
Planet of the Apes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Planet of the Apes 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 58% User score
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Planet of the Apes Plot Summary
What happens in Planet of the Apes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Ulysse Mérou and Nova (played by Helena Bonham Carter) navigate the depths of space, they find themselves faced with an unusual situation when their child, Sirius, astonishingly begins to walk and talk at just three months old. This astonishing development spurs them into a bold plan, where they take on the guise of human test subjects in a scientific experiment related to space travel. Utilizing their remarkable abilities to blend in due to their unique looks, they manage to infiltrate a spacecraft and seize control of its systems.
Full summary
The whole story of Planet of the Apes, scene by scene
Planet of the Apes Box Office & Budget
Planet of the Apes grossed $362.2 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 3.6 times what it cost. $180 million came from the US and Canada and $182.2 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$362.2M
3.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $180M
- International
- $182.2M
- Budget
- $100M
Planet of the Apes Awards & Nominations
Planet of the Apes earned 3 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2002. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2002.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
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Saturn Awards 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Helena Bonham Carter
Planet of the Apes Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Planet of the Apes (2001) Trailer
How Well Do You Know 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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Who are the main characters that find the manuscript?
Cars in Planet of the Apes
3 cars on screen, including the 1996 BMW R 850 RT-P and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1996 BMW R 850 RT-P Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Background role
Planet of the Apes Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Планета обезьян” and “A majmok bolygója”.
- Also known as
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- Планета обезьян
- A majmok bolygója
- 혹성 탈출
- 혹성탈출
- Planet Of The Apes／猿の惑星
- Ο Πλανήτης Των Πιθήκων
- Planeta Małp
- 猿人爭霸戰
- 人猿星球
- El planeta de los simios
- Meymunlar Cəhənnəmi
- Meymunlar Planeti
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- La Planète des Singes
- La Planète des Singes 2001
- Planet der Affen
- Планета Мавп
- Planet of the Apes - Il pianeta delle scimmie
- Maymunlar Gezegeni
- Apinoiden planeetta
- Abernes Planet
- O Planeta dos Macacos
- 决战猩球
- Apornas planet
- Planeta opic
- Планетата на маймуните
- Planéta opíc
- כוכב הקופים
- Planeta maimuțelor
- Planeta dos Macacos
- Планета мајмуна
- Pērtiķu planēta
- 決戰猩球
- พิภพวานร
- Hành Tinh Khỉ
- سیاره میمونها
- El planeta dels simis
- Beždžionių Planeta, მაიმუნების პლანეტა
- Planet majmuna
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Movies Like Planet of the Apes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes and Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2024 -
Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973 -
Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971 -
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972 -
Back to the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Revolt of the Empire of the Apes 2017 -
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Invasion of the Empire of the Apes 2021 -
Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011 -
The Forgotten City of the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
War for the Planet of the Apes 2017
Planet of the Apes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Planet of the Apes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released on July 27, 2001.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Tim Burton.
More films by Tim Burton Who is in the cast of Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes stars Helena Bonham Carter and Mark Wahlberg.
How much did Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Planet of the Apes grossed $362.2 million worldwide ($180 million domestic, $182.2 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Planet of the Apes rated?
Planet of the Apes has 50 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is Planet of the Apes based on a book?
Yes. Planet of the Apes is adapted from Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding.
Was Planet of the Apes nominated for any awards?
Planet of the Apes received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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