Ape
"ape" Movies and TV Shows
#1
The Tiger's Apprentice
Synopsis:
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.
Starring:
Henry Golding,
Michelle Yeoh,
Brandon Soo Hoo
Plot:
chinese zodiac,
animal in title,
tiger,
creature,
young,
teenager,
power,
battle,
guardian,
3d
...
#2
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Synopsis:
'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.
Starring:
Bob Hoskins,
Christopher Lloyd,
Charles Fleischer
#3
Spaceballs
Synopsis:
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Starring:
Mel Brooks,
Rick Moranis,
Bill Pullman
#4
Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
Starring:
Charlton Heston,
James Whitmore,
Kim Hunter
#5
Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.
Starring:
Mark Wahlberg,
Helena Bonham Carter,
Michael Clarke Duncan
#6
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Synopsis:
Japanese-Release Version. Tako, advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, is frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program and seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff off to Faro Island, capturing King Kong to exploit for marketing. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Tako looking to capitalize off of the ultimate wrestling match.
Starring:
Akihiko Hirata,
Jun Tazaki,
Tadao Takashima
Plot:
kaiju,
satire,
commercialism,
godzilla,
giant monster sci fi,
giant monster,
japan,
television,
iceberg,
island
...
#7
King Kong
Synopsis:
Adventurous filmmaker, Carl Denham, sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to displayed on Broadway as Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Starring:
Robert Armstrong,
Victor Wong,
Bruce Cabot
#8
Horror Express
Synopsis:
Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.
Starring:
Julio Peña,
Christopher Lee,
Peter Cushing
Plot:
journey,
train,
monster,
alien possession,
siberia,
lovecraftian,
china,
anthropologist,
missing link,
fossil
...
#9
Fantasia 2000
Synopsis:
Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.
Starring:
Angela Lansbury,
James Earl Jones,
Bette Midler
#10
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.
Starring:
Bradford Dillman,
Kim Hunter,
Roddy McDowall
Plot:
ape,
planet of the apes,
future,
fear,
spaceship,
spacecraft,
chimpanzee,
year 1973,
outer space,
cornelius character
...
#11
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Starring:
Ricardo Montalban,
Roddy McDowall,
Natalie Trundy
#12
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission discovers a planet ruled by apes, and an underground city run by telepathic humans.
Starring:
Paul Richards,
Kim Hunter,
Natalie Trundy
Plot:
ape,
planet of the apes,
planet,
astronaut,
rescue,
mission,
rescue mission,
survivor,
battle,
underground city
...
#13
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
Starring:
Lew Ayres,
Roddy McDowall,
Natalie Trundy
Plot:
ape,
planet of the apes,
caesar character,
cornelius character,
betrayal,
psychotronic film,
laughing,
anger,
foot chase,
pride
...
#14
2001: A Space Odyssey
Synopsis:
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
Starring:
Frank Miller,
Sean Sullivan,
Keir Dullea
#15
War for the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis:
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both t…
Starring:
Judy Greer,
Andy Serkis,
Woody Harrelson
Plot:
ape,
battle,
journey,
talking animal,
third part,
future war,
simian fiction,
prequel and sequel,
blonde girl,
mutation
...
#16
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Synopsis:
The legendary Power Rangers must stop the evil space pirate Divatox from releasing the powerful Maligore from his volcanic imprisonment on the island of Muranthias, where only the kindly wizard Lerigot has the key to release him. The hope of victory lies in the Ranger's incredible new Turbo powers and powerful Turbo Zords.
Starring:
Nakia Burrise,
Jason David Frank,
Steve Cardenas
Plot:
shared universe,
supervillain,
1990s,
bus,
giraffe,
lion,
supernatural,
supernatural power,
ape,
chimpanzee
...
#17
The Legend of Tarzan
Synopsis:
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
Starring:
Margot Robbie,
Christoph Waltz,
Djimon Hounsou
Plot:
africa,
jungle,
slavery,
rescue,
jungle warfare,
geopolitics,
capture,
king,
village,
ape
...
#18
The Jungle Book
Synopsis:
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Starring:
Jon Favreau,
Ben Kingsley,
Scarlett Johansson
Plot:
jungle,
tiger,
wolf,
fire,
human animal relationship,
talking animal,
remake,
bear,
friendship,
courage
...
#19
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Synopsis:
Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th A…
Starring:
Woody Harrelson,
Donald Sutherland,
Stanley Tucci
#20
The Flintstones
Synopsis:
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Starring:
John Goodman,
Rick Moranis,
Elizabeth Perkins