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War for the Planet of the Apes

2017Movie2 h 20 minPG-13

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes94%84%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

Summary

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Matt Reeves
Written by
Matt Reeves, Mark Bomback
Produced by
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark
Music by
Michael Giacchino

Everyone

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Facts

July 11, 2017 · 2 h 20 min · PG-13

Released
July 11, 2017
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$491 million
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Hair-Trigger Avalanche, Dirty Coward, Bloodless Carnage +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream War for the Planet of the Apes?"

Questions about War for the Planet of the Apes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War for the Planet of the Apes?

HuluHBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, War for the Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu, HBO Max, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 76 other countries.

Is War for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is War for the Planet of the Apes okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is War for the Planet of the Apes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will War for the Planet of the Apes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was War for the Planet of the Apes a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$491 million

Yes: it cost about $150 million to make and earned $491 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.