War for the Planet of the Apes
Runtime
140 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

American Movie2017Rating 7.2
📌 Available on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies🛡️ Older teens 13+
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When the conflict between two species transcends all boundaries, survival becomes a question of who will control Earth's fate. Caesar leads his kind toward a freedom he no longer sees any path to except through direct confrontation, but in War for the Planet of the Apes, every victory costs them dearly. The ruthless Colonel commanding the human forces recognizes no compromise, pushing Caesar toward the abyss of vengeance that threatens to transform him into a shadow of himself. The final confrontation brings these enemies face to face in an epic battle that will reshape the planet and determine which species will inherit what remains of civilization.

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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
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Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Runtime
140 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
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⭐ 80.6/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-06-14
IMDb7.4/10324.6K votes74
Rotten Tomatoes94%94
Metacritic82/10082
TMDB7.2/109.7K votes72
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DirectorMatt Reeves
WritingMatt ReevesMark Bomback
CastAndy SerkisWoody HarrelsonKarin KonovalTerry NotarySteve Zahn
ProductionAmanda SilverPeter CherninDylan ClarkRick Jaffa
MusicMichael GiacchinoPaul ApelgrenJim Schultz
CinematographyMichael SeresinRoger VernonCharles Crivier

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Strong commercial success3.27x
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The release delivered $490.7M against a reported budget of $150M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 3.27x📈 ROI: +227%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$150M150 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$490.7M490.7 million USD
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+$340.7M+340.7 million USD
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Budget
$150M
Revenue
$490.7M
Commercial gap
+$340.7M
Budget: $150M • Revenue: $490.7M • Commercial gap: +$340.7M ROI +227%
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Director: Matt Reeves

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1What is the plot of War for the Planet of the Apes?
The film follows an escalating conflict between two species that transcends all boundaries, where survival becomes a matter of who will control Earth's fate. Caesar leads his people toward freedom he sees no path to achieve except through direct confrontation, igniting a full-scale war between the species.
2What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 140 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
3When was War for the Planet of the Apes released?
War for the Planet of the Apes was released in 2017.
4Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who delivered a distinguished dramatic and action-packed production.
5What are the film's genres?
The film belongs to three main genres: Drama, Science Fiction, and War, combining emotional depth with intense action sequences.
6Is the film suitable for all ages?
The film contains intense war and violence scenes as part of the story, so it may not be suitable for young children and reviewing the film's age rating before watching is recommended.

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