Planet of the Apes (1968)

In this sci-fi classic, astronaut George Taylor and his crew crash-land on a mysterious planet in the distant future. As they explore, they discover that the planet is ruled by intelligent apes who treat humans as primitive, mute creatures. Taylor is captured and brought to the ape city, where he struggles to communicate with the apes and learn the truth about this strange world. The film culminates in one of the most iconic twists in cinematic history, as Taylor makes a shocking discovery about the planet's true identity.