Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Name: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-07-08
Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell

2014 | 130 min | Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 4 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved War for the Planet of the Apes or Planet of the Apes, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$711 million worldwide on a $170 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
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