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Planet of the Apes

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Planet of the Apes (2001)
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In 2029, an Air Force astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.In 2029, an Air Force astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.In 2029, an Air Force astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
217K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,038
102
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Pierre Boulle(novel "La Planète des Singes")
    • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
    • Lawrence Konner(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Tim Roth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • Pierre Boulle(novel "La Planète des Singes")
    • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
    • Lawrence Konner(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Tim Roth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards
      • 11 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Mark Wahlberg and Estella Warren in Planet of the Apes (2001)
    Mark Wahlberg in Planet of the Apes (2001)
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    Mark Wahlberg in Planet of the Apes (2001)
    Helena Bonham Carter in Planet of the Apes (2001)
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    Tim Roth in Planet of the Apes (2001)
    Mark Wahlberg in Planet of the Apes (2001)
    Mark Wahlberg in Planet of the Apes (2001)

    Top cast

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Captain Leo Davidsonas Captain Leo Davidson
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Arias Ari
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Thadeas Thade
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Attaras Attar
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Limboas Limbo
    Estella Warren
    Estella Warren
    • Daenaas Daena
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Krullas Krull
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Senator Sandaras Senator Sandar
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Karubias Karubi
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Tivalas Tival
    Lucas Elliot Eberl
    Lucas Elliot Eberl
    • Birnas Birn
    • (as Luke Eberl)
    Evan Parke
    Evan Parke
    • Gunnaras Gunnar
    • (as Evan Dexter Parke)
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Senator Nadoas Senator Nado
    Freda Foh Shen
    Freda Foh Shen
    • Bonas Bon
    Chris Ellis
    Chris Ellis
    • Commander Karl Vasichas Commander Karl Vasich
    Anne Ramsay
    Anne Ramsay
    • Lt. Col. Grace Alexanderas Lt. Col. Grace Alexander
    Andrea Grano
    Andrea Grano
    • Major Maria Cooperas Major Maria Cooper
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Major Frank Santosas Major Frank Santos
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • Pierre Boulle(novel "La Planète des Singes")
      • William Broyles Jr.(screenplay)
      • Lawrence Konner(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    It is the year 2029: Astronaut Leo Davidson boards a pod cruiser on a Space Station on a rescue and recovery mission. But an abrupt detour through a space time wormhole lands him on a strange planet where talking apes rule over the human race. With the help of a sympathetic chimpanzee activist named Ari and a small band of human rebels, Leo leads the effort to evade the advancing Gorilla Army led by General Thade and his most trusted warrior Attar. Now the race is on to reach a sacred temple within the planet's Forbidden Zone to discover the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the key to its future. —Tim1370
    rebootapeplanet of the apesaquaphobiapsychotronic film126 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The battle begins November 20th
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sequences of action/violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mark Wahlberg joined the film after meeting with Tim Burton for only five minutes. He was so anxious to work with Burton that he agreed to play any part. Wahlberg dropped out of the role of Linus in Ocean's Eleven (2001) to do this film.
    • Goofs
      How did humans from far and wide hear about "this human who defies the apes"? Leo was hardly noticed by anyone but the group he was with, and a few apes. The apes wouldn't publicize that a human was making fools of them, so how did word of his presence spread??
    • Quotes

      Limbo: The young ones make great pets. Just make sure you get rid of them before they mature. Believe me, the last thing you want is a human teenager running around your house.

    • Crazy credits
      The background on the 20th Century Fox logo fades to a starfield, before the logo itself fades out and the camera pans to the planet below.
    • Alternate versions
      The final kissing scene between Mark Wahlberg and Helena Bonham Carter was edited out in the theatrical run when the movie was first released in India.
    • Connections
      Featured in Planet of the Apes: Rule the Planet (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Rule The Planet Remix
      A Paul Oakenfold Mix
      Additional Production by: Paul Oakenfold and Povi
      Additional Guitars: Emerson Swinford

    User reviews1.4K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A visually spectacular action movie.
    Personally I love this movie and cannot understand why so many other people disliked it. I respect the original for what it was but this version directed by Tim Burton is visually spectacular and exceeds expectations.

    Nobody creates a fanciful world like Burton can and there is no better duo than Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter. The costumes for the apes are incredible with intricate details that look very realistic. The sheer enormity of the sets makes you realise how much energy and passion went into creating this film.

    I love all the action, and the special effects still seem remarkable even after more than 10 years has past. Sometimes people can't move past the original but if you have never seen the 1968 version then I think you will enjoy this movie. Also it is perfect to watch again now that the new planet of the apes movie series has started to be released.
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    • Feb 22, 2014

    FAQ9

    • What is the name of the ape city?
    • This takes place on another planet? I thought the original took place on Earth...
    • When does the film take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Return of the Apes
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Powell, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • The Zanuck Company
      • Tim Burton Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $180,011,740
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $68,532,960
      • Jul 29, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $362,211,740
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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