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War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes movie poster

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

Sci-Fi Drama Action
Rated PG-13
142 min.
Release Date
July 14, 2017
DVD Release Date
October 24, 2017 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Matt Reeves
Writer
Mark Bomback, Pierre Boulle
Cast
Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary
Running Time
142 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images

In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, 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... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Humans just had to tell one too many banana jokes. The apes seek revenge on those pesky humans in War for the Planet of the Apes, a refreshingly strong action-drama that ranks among the year’s best, an entertaining and engaging thriller that is nearly as good as its top-tier predecessor—save for a few plot holes and a less-than-stellar climax. Full movie review »
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