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Planet of the Apes

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Planet of the Apes (1968) as a science fiction theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 52m · ★ 7.6

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    1.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    ★ 6.3 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Planet of the Apes who respond to its science-fiction will find Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) immediately familiar. Both films share a adventure sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    2.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    ★ 6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Planet of the Apes fans keep landing on Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) — the science-fiction is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    3.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

    ★ 7.1 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes draws from the same science-fiction well as Planet of the Apes, channeling adventure in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2024 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    4.The Host (2013)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    The Host (2013) captures the science-fiction appeal of Planet of the Apes without simply imitating it. The adventure streak running through both films is what puts The Host at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    5.Spaceman (2024)

    ★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction appeal of Planet of the Apes — that tense edge, the adventure — translates cleanly into Spaceman (2024). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    6.Vesper (2022)

    ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Drama · Adventure · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Vesper (2022) clearly understood what makes science-fiction work — the same quality that keeps Planet of the Apes rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Shudder
    • Sundance Now
    • Shudder Amazon Channel
    • Shudder Apple TV Channel
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    7.Stargate: Continuum (2008)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    Stargate: Continuum (2008) is the kind of film Planet of the Apes fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The science-fiction overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    8.War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Science Fiction · War · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    War for the Planet of the Apes shares Planet of the Apes's gift for science-fiction — the 2017 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.Mickey 17 (2025)

    ★ 6.8 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Planet of the Apes compelling — the science-fiction, the adventure — shows up in Mickey 17 (2025) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

    ★ 6.8 · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of Planet of the Apes is alive in Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Planet of the Apes?
Try Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes—each shares DNA with Planet of the Apes while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes (1968) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Planet of the Apes part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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