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War for the Planet of the Apes 2017

“For freedom. For family. For the planet.”

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What is War for the Planet of the Apes?

War for the Planet of the Apes is a 2017 American science fiction action film directed by Matt Reeves, who co-wrote it with Mark Bomback. The film is a sequel and follows Caesar and his apes as they are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans.

Type
Film
Year
2017
Status
Released
Runtime
140 minutes
Release date
Jul 11, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
Budget
$150,000,000
Revenue
$490,719,763
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction, War
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War for the Planet of the Apes is a 2017 American science fiction action film directed by Matt Reeves, who co-wrote it with Mark Bomback. The film is a sequel and follows Caesar and his apes as they are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans. Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind after the apes suffer unimaginable losses. The journey ultimately brings Caesar and the Colonel face to face in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. The film is classified as a drama, science fiction, and war film with a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes. War for the Planet of the Apes was released in the US and has a rating of PG-13. The film's director and co-writer, Matt Reeves, is credited with bringing the story to life on the big screen.

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Should you watch it?

“Caesar leads his apes in a desperate struggle for survival against a ruthless human army.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling central conflict
  • emotional character journey
Keep in mind
  • contains depictions of war and loss

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction epics that explore the consequences of conflict between species.

The film contains intense action sequences and themes of war and vengeance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the film about?

The story follows Caesar and his apes as they face a deadly conflict against a human army led by a ruthless Colonel.

Is this a sequel?

Yes, it is the third installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series and a sequel to the 2014 film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Matt Reeves.

Who wrote the screenplay?

The screenplay was written by Matt Reeves and Mark Bomback.

What genre is this movie?

It is a science fiction action film.