Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) in the UK

Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

They're taking over.

Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to get back to their own time, the astronauts search for a computer in an earthquake-threatened city, with which they will be able to access their flight records. [The first of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Escape from Tomorrow" and "The Trap"]

  • Film
  • 1980
  • 92 min
  • ★ 6.0/10 TMDB
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction

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Cast & crew

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DirectorsDon Weis, Arnold Laven
WritersEdward J. Lakso, Art Wallace

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