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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Matt Reeves. With Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 h…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
MoviHero lists July 8, 2014 as the release date for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Matt Reeves is the listed director. The listed cast includes Andy Serkis as Caesar, Jason Clarke as Malcolm, Toby Kebbell as Koba, Gary Oldman as Dreyfus. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 8, 2014
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorMatt Reeves
CastAndy Serkis as Caesar, Jason Clarke as Malcolm, Toby Kebbell as Koba, Gary Oldman as Dreyfus
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 12,625 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
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“The story may not be the most original, with its Shakespearean turn overs, but it is well shaped and Serkis performance is remarkable.”
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“Following the outbreak of "Simian Flu" that has all but wiped out human civilisation, an exploration into the jungle to inspect the remnants of an…”
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“Very epic movie, strong storyline and also stunning graphics..”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“If we go to war, we could lose all we've built. Home. Family. Future.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMauriceMaurice appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherMalcolmMalcolm appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherRocketRocket appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherDreyfusDreyfus appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherEllieEllie appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherKobaKoba appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherAshAsh appears in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014).Open character guide otherCaesarCaesar runs from Rise of the Planet of the Apes to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with Andy Serkis carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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