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War for the Planet of the Apes
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Matt Reeves. With Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCaesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with…
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Release snapshot for War for the Planet of the Apes.
MoviHero lists July 11, 2017 as the release date for War for the Planet of the Apes. Matt Reeves is the listed director. The listed cast includes Andy Serkis as Caesar, Woody Harrelson as The Colonel, Karin Konoval as Maurice, Terry Notary as Rocket. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 11, 2017
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · War
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorMatt Reeves
CastAndy Serkis as Caesar, Woody Harrelson as The Colonel, Karin Konoval as Maurice, Terry Notary as Rocket
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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War for the Planet of the Apes runs 2h 20m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 10,092 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Excellent trilogy Most Hollywood remakes/reboots are failed cash grabs.”
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“On this movie I have to get a couple of things out of the way straight away.”
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“The title War for the Planet of the Apes is perhaps a misnomer, and it doesn't necessarily build the legend in the way I was…”
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“'War for the Planet of the Apes' wraps up a great trilogy strongly.”
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“The relentless battles between apes and mankind are taking their toll, and forcing Caesar and his followers into the frozen wilderness where they encounter the…”
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