War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

For freedom. For family. For the planet.

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) poster

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.

Director: Matt Reeves
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, War
Runtime: 140 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Giacchino
Cinematography: Michael Seresin
Editing: William Hoy, Stan Salfas
Production: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $150M
Box Office: $491M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, War Veterans and Reintegration, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process

Keywords

suicide, civil war, escape, winter, mutation, peace, solidarity, gorilla, intelligence, dystopia, horse, post-apocalyptic future, slavery, pacifism, imprisonment

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is War for the Planet of the Apes about?
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.
Who directed War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes was directed by Matt Reeves.
Who stars in War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller.
How long is War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes is a Drama, Science Fiction, War film.
What is the budget of War for the Planet of the Apes?
War for the Planet of the Apes had a budget of $150M.
How much did War for the Planet of the Apes gross?
War for the Planet of the Apes grossed $491M worldwide.
Where was War for the Planet of the Apes produced?
War for the Planet of the Apes was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of War for the Planet of the Apes?
The themes of War for the Planet of the Apes include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, War Veterans and Reintegration, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.