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War for the Planet of the Apes

2017·Movie
2h 20min·PG-13
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes94%84%
IMDb7.4Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2

World

War, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

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About

For freedom. For family. For the planet.

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
Epic War DramaPost-Apocalyptic AllegoryCharacter Study of CaesarVisually Stunning Motion CapturePhilosophical Sci-FiTragic Hero's JourneyHuman vs. Nature ConflictEmotionally DevastatingCinematic MasterpieceRuthless Antagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Matt Reeves, Kimi Webber, Ana Oparnica Sebal
Written by:
Matt Reeves, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
Produced by:
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Andy Nelson, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about War for the Planet of the Apes

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

HBO MaxCinemax

War for the Planet of the Apes is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is War for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is War for the Planet of the Apes rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is War for the Planet of the Apes?

2 h 20 min

War for the Planet of the Apes runs 2 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on War for the Planet of the Apes?

Critics88
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate War for the Planet of the Apes higher (88) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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.

What language is War for the Planet of the Apes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch War for the Planet of the Apes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for War for the Planet of the Apes in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does War for the Planet of the Apes use?

Hair-Trigger AvalancheDirty CowardBloodless CarnageSmash to BlackNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedBadass in DistressArchaic Weapon for an Advanced AgeFace Death with DignityArc SymbolThe UnfetteredDemoted to ExtraCovers Always Lieand 167 more

TV Tropes lists 179 storytelling tropes for War for the Planet of the Apes, including Hair-Trigger Avalanche, Dirty Coward, Bloodless Carnage.