---
title: "War for the Planet of the Apes"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 281338
imdb_id: "tt3450958"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 9805
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Caesar leads his apes in a desperate struggle for survival against a ruthless human army."

### Why Watch
- compelling central conflict
- emotional character journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains depictions of war and loss
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and themes of war and vengeance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, gritty, dramatic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matt Reeves
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Serkis** as *Caesar*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *The Colonel*
- **Karin Konoval** as *Maurice*
- **Terry Notary** as *Rocket*
- **Steve Zahn** as *Bad Ape*
- **Amiah Miller** as *Nova*
- **Ty Olsson** as *Red Donkey*
- **Michael Adamthwaite** as *Luca*
- **Toby Kebbell** as *Koba*
- **Gabriel Chavarria** as *Preacher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Matt Reeves.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Matt Reeves and Mark Bomback.

### Q: What genre is this movie?
It is a science fiction action film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [War for the Planet of the Apes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/281338)
- [War for the Planet of the Apes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_for_the_Planet_of_the_Apes)
- [Planet of the Apes | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/movie/95819/planet-of-the-apes)

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