Movie

APE

“Not to be confused with King Kong”

★ 3.8(42)19761h 27m

A*P*E is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch APE

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Paul Leder
Release date: 1976-07-23
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Budget: $23,000
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Lee Ming Film Co.

APE — trailer

About APE

A*P*E is a 1976 movie in the Adventure, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Paul Leder, starring Alex Nicol, Joanna Kerns and Lee Nak-hoon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.8/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A*P*E in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.

Cast

Alex Nicol

Col. Davis

Joanna Kerns

Marilyn Baker

Lee Nak-hoon

Capt. Kim

Woo Yeon-jeong

Mrs. Kim

Rod Arrants

Tom Rose

Jerry Harke

Lt. Smith

Larry Chandler

First Mate

Walt Myers

Seaman

J.J. Gould

Soldier in Jeep

Charles Johnson

American Tourist

Paul Leder

Dino

Themes & keywords

gorillaapenewspaper reportersouth koreaseoul, south koreaking kongactresskongsploitation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A*P*E in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, A*P*E is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A*P*E on Netflix?+

A*P*E is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is A*P*E?+

A*P*E has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in A*P*E?+

A*P*E stars Alex Nicol, Joanna Kerns, Lee Nak-hoon, Woo Yeon-jeong and Rod Arrants.

When did A*P*E come out?+

A*P*E is a 1976 movie directed by Paul Leder.

What genre is A*P*E?+

A*P*E is Adventure, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed A*P*E?+

A*P*E was directed by Paul Leder.