What is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as brutal.

What did critics think of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

Critics broadly praised the film as an unusually intelligent and emotionally resonant summer blockbuster, highlighting its visual effects, performances, and darker dramatic tone.

Which films are like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

Films with a similar feel include War for the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Maze Runner, and Jurassic Park.

How long is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes runs 130 minutes.

Where can I watch Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

In United States, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Name: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-07-08
Duration: 2 h 10 min
Rating: 7.343999862670898
Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Toby Kebbell, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell

2014130 min★ 7.3

A compassionate ape leader struggles to preserve peace between his evolving society and desperate human survivors as fear turns coexistence into war.

Overview

A battle for survival unfolds as two species confront their fate in a world transformed by evolution.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Layered
Violence: Brutal

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Movie Details

Director: Matt Reeves
Release Date: 2014-07-08
Runtime: 130 min
Rating: 7.3 / 10 (12525)

Cast

Andy Serkis
Jason Clarke
Toby Kebbell
Gary Oldman
Keri Russell
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Nick Thurston
Karin Konoval
Terry Notary
Doc Shaw

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Hulu
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes about?: A compassionate ape leader struggles to preserve peace between his evolving society and desperate human survivors as fear turns coexistence into war.
What is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes violent?: Yes. Ember rates the violence in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as brutal.
What did critics think of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: Critics broadly praised the film as an unusually intelligent and emotionally resonant summer blockbuster, highlighting its visual effects, performances, and darker dramatic tone.
Which films are like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: Films with a similar feel include War for the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Maze Runner, and Jurassic Park.
How long is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes runs 130 minutes.
Where can I watch Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?: In United States, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes streams on Hulu.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Overview

Ember's analysis

Movie Details

Cast

Where to watch in United States

Common questions

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Movies like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

What critics said

What sets it apart

Films like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and why

War for the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

The Maze Runner

Jurassic Park