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Film · 2017 · Planet of the Apes (9 of 10)

War for the Planet of the Apes

Directed by Matt Reeves · starring Mercedes de la Zerda, Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis

  • 2 h 22 min
  • 12
  • Action · Science fiction · Adventure
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 10 July 2017
  • 8.0 AverageMovieNCo
  • 8.3 Users47 votes
  • 7.7 Critics8 reviews
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Synopsis

'War for the Planet of the Apes is the third installment of Planet of the Apes reboot started in 2011 with 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'. After the events of 'Dawn of Planet of the Apes', Caesar (Andy Serkis), is forced to lead a cruent battle against the humans leading by the redoubtable Colonel, which will cause Caesar to suffer numerous losses on his side. Faced with the wrath produced by this fact, Ceasar will embark on a crusade claiming revenge and seeking to defend the apes against humans and the Colonel. Matt Reeves direct and write this new movie of the Apes saga that leads to the final climax of fight between apes and humans, where Caesar will be forced to lead the battle that will decide the future of apes, humans and the planet.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime
142 min2 hours and 22 minutes
Budget
$150m20th Century Studios
Box office
$146.3m1.0 times its budget
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is War for the Planet of the Apes?
2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was War for the Planet of the Apes released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 10 July 2017.
Who directed War for the Planet of the Apes?
Matt Reeves.
Who is in War for the Planet of the Apes?
It stars Mercedes de la Zerda, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Steve Zahn.
Where can I watch War for 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 War for the Planet of the Apes make?
It took $146.3 million in US. It cost $150 million.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 9 of 10 in Planet of the Apes.
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Cast

Full cast (27)
Director
Matt Reeves
Writers
Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Music
Michael Giacchino
Producers
Mark Bomback, Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa

Videos and trailers

All 9 videos
Trailer #3 for 'War For Planet Of The Apes' in English 2:3515 May 2017

Photos and posters

All 34 photos

Reviews

All 8 reviews
8.3 47 votes
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What the critics say average 7.7 from 8 outlets

  • 8.8 USA TodayBrian Truitt The satisfying and heart-wrenching climax is a last reminder that Caesar?s new adventure is one of this summer?s best. Read
  • 8.3 IndiewireEric Kohn With War for the Planet of the Apes, technological wizardry and first-rate storytelling combine into a bracing action-adventure that concludes the best science fiction trilogy since the original… Read
  • 5.0 VarietyPeter Debruge It?s fitting that the visual effects have advanced so dramatically since 2011, as it allows the series to suggest that its ape protagonists have evolved to an equivalent degree, and yet, ?War?s?… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $150m
  • US $146.3m
  • UK £20.1m

Awards

All the awards

The Planet of the Apes films

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  1. Planet of the Apes 1968
  2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1970
  3. Escape From The Planet of The Apes 1971
  4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972
  5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973
  6. Planet of the Apes 2001
  7. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011
  8. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014
  9. War for the Planet of the Apes 2017 · this film
  10. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2024

Soundtrack

All 3 songs
  1. Star Spangled BannerArranged, Jeff Kryka Spotify
  2. Hey JoeJimi Hendrix Spotify
  3. Apes's Past Is PrologueGriffy Giacchino

Trivia

All 8 facts

  • By contests

    The film launched a contest for fans have a role as one of the Apes.

  • The ninth movie

    It's the 9th feature film in the 'Planet Of The Apes' franchise.

  • The second by Matt Reeves

    It's the second reboot of 'Planet of the Apes' directed by Matt Reeves. The first was 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'.

  • Since 1968

    'Planet of the Apes' films started in 1968.

  • Repeating actors

    Andy Serkis, Terry Notary, and Karin Konoval are the only actors to be in all three of this Planet of the Apes trilogy. Serkis as Caesar, the chimp leader or the apes, Notary as Rocket, one of Caesar's most trusted & faithful followers, and Konoval as Maurice, an orangutan that like Rocket is one of Caesar's most trust & faithful followers.

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