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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rupert Wyatt. With Andy Serkis, James Franco, Freida Pinto.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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, Caesa…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
MoviHero lists August 3, 2011 as the release date for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Rupert Wyatt is the listed director. The listed cast includes Andy Serkis as Caesar, James Franco as Will Rodman, Freida Pinto as Caroline Aranha, John Lithgow as Charles Rodman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 3, 2011
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorRupert Wyatt
CastAndy Serkis as Caesar, James Franco as Will Rodman, Freida Pinto as Caroline Aranha, John Lithgow as Charles Rodman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes runs 1h 45m. 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 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 13,213 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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Viewer reaction
“"Rodman" (quite an engaging effort from James Franco) is doing a bit of experimentation on apes to try and find a way to treat his…”
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“I love chimpanzees. I'm also afraid of them. And it's appropriate to be afraid of them.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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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 otherCaroline AranhaCaroline Aranha appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide otherCharles RodmanCharles Rodman appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide otherWill RodmanWill Rodman appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide otherKobaKoba appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide otherCorneliaCornelia appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide otherJohn LandonJohn Landon appears in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).Open character guide
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