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2011 · 105 min · PG-13

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Directed by Rupert Wyatt · Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is a Thriller film, directed by Rupert Wyatt set in San Francisco during the 2010s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of freedom & oppression and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Patrick Doyle
Cinematography
Andrew Lesnie
Cast
Andy SerkisJames FrancoFreida PintoJohn LithgowBrian CoxTom FeltonTyler LabineKarin Konoval

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
UrbanSuburbanWilderness
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
Freedom & OppressionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Non Human LeadSolo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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