# Where to watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) in the UK

> Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) is currently available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1971  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Action, Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T03:55:57.455Z)  

## 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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Escape%20from%20the%20Planet%20of%20the%20Apes+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Escape from the Planet of the Apes in the UK?**

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) is currently included in subscriptions to Disney Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Escape from the Planet of the Apes?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Escape from the Planet of the Apes?**

Yes. Escape from the Planet of the Apes can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

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

Escape from the Planet of the Apes is currently included with: Disney Plus.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1687/escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-1971
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/AnbLVdUEroTfHTUVAJCxkL4R0IH.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1687/escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-1971.json

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