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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2011, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Rise of the Planet of the Apes

At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2011, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2011
  • Released 05 Aug 2011
  • Runtime 105 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.6/10 from 600,908 votes
  • Metascore 68/100
  • Genres Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English, Sign
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom, Canada

Cast

James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto

Direction and writing

Directed by: Rupert Wyatt

Written by: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Pierre Boulle

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 45 nominations total

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