More than four decades after Charlton Heston first crash-landed on a dystopian future Earth ruled by apes, this revived franchise continues to provoke philosophical discussions on the nature of man... and deliver top-notch action in the process.
| Highest Rated Movie: | 93% | War for the Planet of the Apes |
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84%
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.
Starring:
Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn
Director:
Matt Reeves
90%
88%
Critics Consensus:
With intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands on its predecessor with an exciting and ambitious burst of sci-fi achievement.
Starring:
Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman
Director:
Matt Reeves
81%
77%
Critics Consensus:
Led by Rupert Wyatt's stylish direction, some impressive special effects, and a mesmerizing performance by Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathes unlikely new life into a long-running franchise.
Starring:
James Franco, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis
Director:
Rupert Wyatt
Planet of the Apes
(2001)
45%
27%
Critics Consensus:
This remake of Planet of the Apes can't compare to the original in some critics' mind, but the striking visuals and B-movie charms may win you over.
Starring:
Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter
Director:
Tim Burton
37%
31%
Starring:
Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Claude Akins
Director:
J. Lee Thompson
48%
47%
Starring:
Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Natalie Trundy
Director:
J. Lee Thompson
80%
53%
Critics Consensus:
One of the better Planet of the Apes sequels, Escape is more character-driven than the previous films, and more touching as a result.
Starring:
Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman
Director:
Don Taylor
40%
38%
Critics Consensus:
Beneath the Planet of the Apes delivers more action than its predecessor -- unfortunately, at the expense of the social subtext that elevates the franchise's best entries.
Starring:
James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston
Director:
Ted Post
Planet of the Apes
(1968)
88%
87%
Critics Consensus:
Planet of the Apes raises thought-provoking questions about our culture without letting social commentary get in the way of the drama and action.
Starring:
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter
Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner