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War for the Planet of the Apes

2017·Movie·PG-13·140 min·7.2(9,742)

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.

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About War for the Planet of the Apes

War for the Planet of the Apes is a 2017 English-language drama, science fiction and war film directed by Matt Reeves. The cast is led by Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 9700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.

War for the Planet of the Apes was produced by 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, and Chernin Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 11, 2017, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $150 million, it went on to gross $491 million worldwide.

Director
Matt Reeves
Writers
Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves
Release date
July 11, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$491 million
Production
20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
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War for the Planet of the Apes cast & crew

War for the Planet of the Apes was directed by Matt Reeves and written by Mark Bomback and Matt Reeves.

The cast features Andy Serkis as Caesar, Woody Harrelson as The Colonel, Karin Konoval as Maurice, Terry Notary as Rocket, Steve Zahn as Bad Ape, and Amiah Miller as Nova.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Giacchino, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by Amanda Silver and Peter Chernin.

Is War for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

War for the Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 9,742 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and war, War for the Planet of the Apes is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of War for the Planet of the Apes

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Caesar

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

The Colonel

Karin Konoval

Karin Konoval

Maurice

Terry Notary

Terry Notary

Rocket

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Bad Ape

Amiah Miller

Amiah Miller

Nova

Ty Olsson

Ty Olsson

Red Donkey

Michael Adamthwaite

Michael Adamthwaite

Luca

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Koba

Gabriel Chavarria

Gabriel Chavarria

Preacher

Sara Canning

Sara Canning

Lake

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Cornelia

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War for the Planet of the Apes — FAQs

Where can I watch War for the Planet of the Apes in United States?

War for the Planet of the Apes is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is War for the Planet of the Apes on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — War for the Planet of the Apes is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

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

War for the Planet of the Apes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is War for the Planet of the Apes?

War for the Planet of the Apes runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

What is War for the Planet of the Apes rated?

War for the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 9,742 ratings.

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