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Planet of the Apes (Original) movies in order
Every Planet of the Apes (Original) film in release order, 1968 to 1973, with where each one streams in Australia today and the cheapest way to watch the lot.
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The Planet of the Apes (Original) movies in release order
5 films, 8 hours 6 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.

1. Planet of the Apes★ 8.0
1968 · 1 h 52 min
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
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2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes★ 6.0
1970 · 1 h 35 min
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.
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3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes★ 6.3
1971 · 1 h 38 min
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.
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4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes★ 6.1
1972 · 1 h 28 min
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
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5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes★ 5.4
1973 · 1 h 33 min
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
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Order, release dates and running times: TMDB. Where to watch: JustWatch daily feed, updated 12 November 2026. Ratings: IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the Planet of the Apes (Original) movies in?
In release order: 1. Planet of the Apes (1968), 2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), 3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), 4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), 5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).
How many Planet of the Apes (Original) movies are there?
5 films have been released, from 1968 to 1973.
Where can I stream the Planet of the Apes (Original) movies in Australia?
Disney+ has the most: 5 of them (Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes). The list on this page shows where each film streams today.
How long does it take to watch every Planet of the Apes (Original) movie?
8 hours 6 minutes back to back, for the 5 released films (running times from TMDB).
