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Planet of the Apes (2001) -- An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist.
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Planet of the Apes (2001) -- An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist.
Planet of the Apes (2001) -- An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Tim Burton
Writers (WGA):
Pierre Boulle (novel)
William Broyles Jr. (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
27 July 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
The battle begins November 20th more
Plot:
An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 9 wins & 20 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(150 articles)
The Forgotten: Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden
 (From The Auteurs. 20 November 2009, 3:26 PM, PST)
Darwin at the movies: A festival of apes, aliens and troglodytes
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 20 November 2009, 12:05 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Amazing more (1313 total)
US TV Schedule:
Fri. Dec. 410:00 AMMAX   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Mark Wahlberg ... Captain Leo Davidson

Tim Roth ... Thade

Helena Bonham Carter ... Ari

Michael Clarke Duncan ... Attar

Paul Giamatti ... Limbo

Estella Warren ... Daena

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa ... Krull
David Warner ... Sandar

Kris Kristofferson ... Karubi

Erick Avari ... Tival

Luke Eberl ... Birn

Evan Parke ... Gunnar (as Evan Dexter Parke)
Glenn Shadix ... Senator Nado
Freda Foh Shen ... Bon

Chris Ellis ... Commander Karl Vasich
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Return of the Apes (USA) (working title)
The Visitor (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sequences of action/violence.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS (uncredited)
Certification:
Iceland:12 | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:12PG (original rating) | Ireland:PG (video rating) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (Approved No. 38373)
Filming Locations:
USA more
Company:
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In order to star in the film, Tim Roth declined the role of Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the chimp is taking off from the ship you see Leo with his hands behind his back. In the next shot you see them at his side. more
Quotes:
Captain Leo Davidson: I think it's fair to call this hostile territory. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Miss Cast Away (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Rule The Planet Remix more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
What is the name of the ape city?
Make some sense of the ending, and unseen timeline of the story?
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User Comments

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Amazing, 27 July 2001
10/10
Author: hessian88 from Kennebunk

One of the best films ive seen. Not just the plot but the beauty of the scenery. Once again he created a beautiful spectacle like in Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissorhands. The apes looked so real, and they moved so perfectly. An amazing film. 7-1/2 out of 10!

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