@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Behind the Planet of the Apes
"Journey back to the Planet of the Apes"
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
48
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2h 7m
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
Van Ness FilmsAMCFoxstar Productions20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Mahershala Chalamet
The Woman in Red
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Florence Coleman
Solomon
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Adam Fassbender
Iris
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Tilda Davis
The Colonel
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Joaquin Kaluuya
The Stranger
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Lupita McDormand
Detective Hale
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Brad Reeves
Elena
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Margot Portman
The Editor
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Timothée Hardy
Jude
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Zendaya Ronan
Anna
