Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter
After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
Why you'll love it
A classic science fiction film that explores themes of evolution and society through intelligent apes.
King Kong
Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody
A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
Why you'll love it
The story of a giant ape who is captured and brought to civilization, highlighting themes of beauty and the beast.
Monkey Kingdom
Tina Fey
Life is an adventure for a young monkey and her son, living among ancient ruins in the jungle. But when her family is forced from their home, she must lead them to safety amidst strange new creatures and surroundings.
Why you'll love it
A nature documentary that follows a group of monkeys living in the ruins of an ancient temple in Sri Lanka.
Every Which Way But Loose
Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis
The San Fernando Valley adventures of trucker turned prize-fighter Philo Beddoe and his pet orangutan Clyde.
Why you'll love it
A comedy featuring a trucker and his pet orangutan as they embark on a cross-country adventure.
Dunston Checks In
Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Eric Lloyd
A young boy befriends a larcenous orangutan in a luxury hotel.
Why you'll love it
A family comedy about a young boy who befriends a mischievous orangutan at a luxury hotel.