War for the Planet of the Apes

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War for the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

2017

2h 22m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

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Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). 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 of their species and the future of the planet.

Critics Consensus

War for the Planet of the Apes combines breathtaking special effects and a powerful, poignant narrative to conclude this rebooted trilogy on a powerful -- and truly blockbuster -- note.

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Jordan Hoffman

Times of Israel

09/26/2017

These are movies about gorillas who ride horses that feel, at first blush, like kiddie fare. And yet, once you take the step to suspend your disbelief, this is one of the sharpest franchises about the human condition.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

08/11/2017

4/5

These are characters. They are also animals, and when they are slain, there's a ghastly novelty to it, one that has long ago worn off the spectacle of dying humans

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

08/09/2017

War for the Planet of the Apes is a basic allegory that flirts, dangerously, with becoming an outright social issue drama.

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

07/02/2024

Matt Reeves’ epic conclusion to the “Caesar trilogy” may not be the “best” blockbuster of the year, but it may be the most thematically daring.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

05/12/2024

A great finale to the journey of Caesar, setting up what’s been a pretty flawless series of movies...

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

12/15/2022

A visually inventive and thought-provoking continuation of the latest franchise reboot...

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WHITNEY

05/04/2025

this was really good

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Brighton N

@RT09904023 4d

Ultimately, while this film has some of the lowest lows since Beneath the Planet of the Apes, I can forgive this movie for its downfalls due to the fantastic action and lovable cast. I can't stress enough how great this movie is in terms of its choreography, cinematography, and character work. I recommend this film to anybody who loves sci-fi or action, and while it isn't perfect, it is still one of the best movies in the franchise. Check out my more in-depth review at The Reel Ranker by searching "War of the Planet of the Apes" ;)

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Kristofer K

@kbkaizer May 14

What ends in war is sparked by revenge and fueled by the need for freedom. Definitely an entertaining flick.

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Jaycen D.

@JDtheGoat Apr 9

Yeah this deserves 5 stars. I don’t think I have cried that hard to a movie in a long time.

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Saydi M

@RT16401451 Mar 21

The cgi and effects are great. I think it is the best film yet. It is very entertaining and action packed.

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Brayden W.

@Yoitzwag Feb 27

Absolutely amazing and incredible motion capture work

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Synopsis

Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). 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 of their species and the future of the planet.

Director: Matt Reeves
Producer: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Screenwriter: Matt Reeves, Mark Bomback
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Bluegrass Films, Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Sci-Fi Violence|Action|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $146.8M
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)