← ← Back
Movie poster: Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes (1980)
🎬 Movie

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes

1980 · 93 min TV Movie Adventure Science Fiction Thriller
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

When fugitive human astronaut Virdon is shot, his chimp companion Galen must charm an old flame into accepting that a book on human surgery is no hoax. Meanwhile, their friend Burke is captured by the ape authorities and is to be brainwashed by a brilliant ape scientist named Wanda. [The fourth of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "The Surgeon" and "The Interrogation"]

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 1980
Country United States of America
Genre TV Movie, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director Arnold Laven
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (10 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Life, Liberty and Pursuit on the Planet of the Apes is a solid entry rated 7.4/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000