# 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 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 92 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T03:01:57.273Z)  

## Synopsis

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"]

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Back to the Planet of the Apes in the UK?**

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**Is Back to the Planet of the Apes on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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