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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Name: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Director: Matt Reeves
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-07-08
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell

2014 · 2h 10m · Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

IMDb 7.6 Metacritic 79 RT 91%

YES. This is a legitimately gripping thriller that nails the spectacle-meets-character balance—Caesar's arc is genuinely compelling, the action sequences are stunning, and it's the rare blockbuster that actually has something to say. Watch it tonight if you want smart sci-fi that doesn't talk down to you.

Plot

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.

Director: Matt Reeves

Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell

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