Movie · 1968 Available digitally

O Planeta dos Macacos

Planet of the Apes · Franklin J. Schaffner

1h 48min 12+ Release: 02/07/1968 Ação Aventura Drama Ficção científica

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O Planeta dos Macacos is a ação e aventura movie released in 1968, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall e Kim Hunter. It runs 1h 48min and is rated 12+ in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 2 in the Planeta dos Macacos (Original) collection. Also known as Planeta dos Macacos (Original) 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus e Oldflix.

Official synopsis

Em algum lugar do Universo, deve haver algo melhor que o homem!

George Taylor, um astronauta americano, viaja por séculos em estado de hibernação. Ao acordar, ele e seus companheiros se vêem em um planeta dominado por macacos, no qual os humanos são tratados como escravos e nem mesmo tem o dom da fala.

Where to watch O Planeta dos Macacos

Streaming

Disney Plus

Oldflix

Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026

Cast of O Planeta dos Macacos

12 actors

Charlton Heston as George Taylor

Roddy McDowall as Cornelius

Kim Hunter as Zira

Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius

James Whitmore as President of the Assembly

James Daly as Dr. Honorious

Linda Harrison as Nova

Robert Gunner as Landon

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Lou Wagner as Lucius

Woodrow Parfrey as Dr. Maximus Jeff Burton as Dodge

Buck Kartalian as Julius

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editing: Hugh S. Fowler
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Production: Arthur P. Jacobs
Screenplay: Michael Wilson, Rod Serling

Where you've seen the cast of O Planeta dos Macacos

Charlton Heston as George Taylor is also in True Lies (1994), Tiros em Columbine (2002) and A Marca da Maldade (1958)
Roddy McDowall as Cornelius is also in Vida de Inseto (1998), Os Donos do Amanhã (1982) and Roy Bean - O Homem da Lei! (1972)
Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius is also in O Bebê de Rosemary (1968) and O Senhor da Guerra (1965)

Planeta dos Macacos (Original) movies in order

2 movies · in release order

See the Planeta dos Macacos (Original) franchise

Frequently asked questions about O Planeta dos Macacos

Where to watch O Planeta dos Macacos?

In Brazil, O Planeta dos Macacos is available on Disney Plus e Oldflix.

Is O Planeta dos Macacos on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus e Oldflix.

Is O Planeta dos Macacos on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, O Planeta dos Macacos was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus e Oldflix.

How long is O Planeta dos Macacos?

O Planeta dos Macacos runs 1h 48min (108 minutes).

What is the age rating of O Planeta dos Macacos?

In Brazil, it is rated 12+.

Is O Planeta dos Macacos based on a book?

Yes. The movie is based on a book.

What year did O Planeta dos Macacos come out?

O Planeta dos Macacos came out in 1968.

Is O Planeta dos Macacos part of a franchise?

Yes. It is movie 1 of 2 in the Planeta dos Macacos (Original) collection. Also known as Planeta dos Macacos (Original) 1. The story continues in De Volta ao Planeta dos Macacos (1970).