Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

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.

Genres: Action, Science Fiction

What to watch after Battle for the Planet of the Apes

• The Omega Man (1971) — Same subject: dystopia, post-apocalyptic future
• Meteor (1979) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• Congo (1995)
• Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
• Mighty Joe Young (1998) — Same subject: ape
• The White Buffalo (1977) — J. Lee Thompson directed both