PG-13

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Evolution becomes revolution.

2011 • 105 min • Thriller · Action · Drama · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

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Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

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A genetically enhanced chimpanzee, Caesar, grows up in a human home but is later forced into a primate facility. Witnessing cruelty, he leads a rebellion of apes for freedom and a new home. This origin story explores themes of intelligence, compassion, and the fight for liberty.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Chimpanzees and gorillas are mistreated
Some intense scenes of apes attacking humans
A character dies from a severe illness
Apes use human-made weapons

What it models well

Compassion for animals
Fighting for freedom
The importance of family
Leadership and empathy

Talk about it after

Animal welfare and rights
The ethics of scientific research
Human impact on nature
What it means to be intelligent

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Top billed cast

Director: Rupert Wyatt • Crew: Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa

Trailers & clips

Caesar Growing up

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Reviewer notes

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"Rodman" (quite an engaging effort from James Franco) is doing a bit of experimentation on apes to try and find a way to treat his ailing father's Alzheimer's. It's when one of those goes bonkers and is killed that he realises that she had recently given birth. He retrieves the youngster and rears it at the home he shares with dad "Charles" (John Lithgow).…
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