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

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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.

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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

Sep 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

Aug 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

Aug 9, 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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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

May 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

Dec 15, 2022

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

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 21, 2022

4/5

It does justice to this central character who we’ve spent so much time with and genuinely care about.

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WHITNEY

May 4, 2025

this was really good

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 8, 2026

War for the Planet of the Apes = a *4.5* star Movie

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Aug 14, 2026

I knew coming into this franchise I would like it. I was not expecting to love it. I think what helps here is that as this trilogy went on, it got better, and I was emotionally connected to each film. After Dawn, I knew this had a chance to be a finale that would work in every way, and it did. Well done to everyone here for such a successful trilogy of films and storytelling.

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Idan Charles L

@Idanlevine Aug 2, 2026

Underrated, genuinely a near masterpiece

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

This third chapter brings a magnificent conclusion to one of modern science fiction's most consistent trilogies. Director Matt Reeves moves away from conventional action spectacle to deliver a dark, intimate drama focused on survival, morality, and humanity's decline. The screenplay brilliantly explores Caesar's self-sacrificing leadership and the Colonel's desperate fanaticism, faltering only slightly due to pacing that drags a bit in the second act. The visual effects work and digital performances remain the emotional backbone of the story.

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Luca I

@Lucaiuly.94 Jul 11, 2026

Bellissimo la degna conclusione della trilogia di Cesare. Effetti speciali fantastici e le scimmie sempre più realistiche. Uno dei miei franchise preferiti in assoluto

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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)

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