2017 · 140 min · PG-13

War for the Planet of the Apes

Name: War for the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, War
Released: 2017
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Steve Zahn

Directed by Matt Reeves · Drama, Science Fiction, War

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) is a Drama film, directed by Matt Reeves set during the near future, in winter. It runs 140 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A post apocalyptic and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge, freedom & oppression, and war's cost run throughout.

Composer

Michael Giacchino

Cinematography

Michael Seresin

Cast

Andy SerkisWoody HarrelsonKarin KonovalTerry NotarySteve ZahnAmiah MillerTy OlssonMichael Adamthwaite

The world of this film

Setting

Wilderness Mountain Underground

When

Near Future

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Post Apocalyptic Survival

Themes

Revenge Freedom & Oppression War's Cost

Tone

BleakTenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Non Human LeadSolo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Pure Fiction

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War for the Planet of the Apes

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

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