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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

2011Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Thriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A tense, moving thriller movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Evolution becomes revolution.

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

Feels like

  • Groundbreaking Motion Capture
  • Emotional Sci-Fi Drama
  • Primal Family Bond
  • Ethical Dilemmas of Science
  • Sympathetic Antagonist Origin
  • Tense Slow-Burn Buildup
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Tragic Hero Journey
  • Reboot with Heart

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
Rupert Wyatt
Written by
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
Produced by
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, Dylan Clark
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

August 3, 2011 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$93 million
Box office
$482 million
Available in
104 countries

Tropes

Graffiti of the Resistance, Disney Villain Death, Hero of Another Story +9

  • Graffiti of the Resistance
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Hero of Another Story
  • Battle Cry
  • Extremely Protective Child
  • Doomed by Canon
  • Meaningful Name
  • Sequel Hook
  • Kick the Dog
  • Improvised Armor
  • Big Bad
  • Undying Loyalty

12 of 157 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rise of the Planet of the Apes?"

Questions about Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rise of the Planet of the Apes?

HuluFXNow

In the United States, Rise of the Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

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

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Rise of the Planet of the Apes a box office hit?

Budget$93 million
Box office$482 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $93 million to make and earned $482 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Rise of the Planet of the Apes use?

Graffiti of the ResistanceDisney Villain DeathHero of Another StoryBattle CryExtremely Protective ChildDoomed by CanonMeaningful NameSequel HookKick the DogImprovised ArmorBig BadUndying Loyaltyand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 tropes for it, including Graffiti of the Resistance, Disney Villain Death, and Hero of Another Story.