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Read the film reference Availability and pricing vary by region.Dawn of the Planet of the ApesA movie brief.
2014 / Science fiction action / Directed by Matt Reeves
War is coming. Survival is an option.
What is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes about?
Ten years after a deadly pandemic, humans are nearly extinct. Caesar tries to maintain control over his expanding ape community.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film takes place in 2026, 10 years after the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
World
The apes, all bestowed with genetically enhanced intelligence by the virus, establish a colony in the Muir Woods National Monument.
Pressure
A group of humans, led by Malcolm, unknowingly enter the apes' territory, searching for a hydroelectric dam.
Craft
The apes were created using visual effects and motion capture as commissioned by Weta Digital.
Viewing note
The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $710 million.
A thought to take with you.
Caesar tries to protect a community whose security depends on cooperation, while a human group arrives with its own urgent needs. The fragile agreement makes each leader accountable for decisions others may interpret as weakness or betrayal.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for a science-fiction drama about fragile peace between humans and apes. Rise of the Planet of the Apes sets up Caesar's history.
Sources & scope
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