Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Name: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2011-08-03
Cast: Andy Serkis, James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox

2011 | 105 min | Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

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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 Dawn of 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 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.