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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Name: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Action, Drama, Science fiction
Released: 2014-07-17
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Lucky Johnson, Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell

Directed by Matt Reeves · starring Lucky Johnson, Andy Serkis and Jason Clarke

2 h 10 min
Action · Drama · Science fiction
USA
Released in the UK 16 July 2014

8.1 Users103 votes

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Synopsis

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

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The essentials

Runtime: 130 min2 hours and 10 minutes
Budget: $170m20th Century Studios
Box office: $207.6m1.2 times its budget

How long is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Dawn of the Planet of the Apes released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 16 July 2014.
Who directed Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: Matt Reeves.
Who is in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: It stars Lucky Johnson, Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman.
Where can I watch Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Dawn of the Planet of the Apes make?: It took $207.6 million in US. It cost $170 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 8 of 10 in Planet of the Apes.