Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

Genres: Action, Science Fiction

What to watch after Escape from the Planet of the Apes

• The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) — Don Taylor directed both
• Project X (1987) — Same subject: chimpanzee
• Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
• Destination Moon (1950) — Same feel: dramatic, thought-provoking
• The Cat from Outer Space (1978) — Roddy McDowall appears in both
• The Final Countdown (1980) — Don Taylor directed both