Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
The blockbuster sci-fi reboot that redefined the franchise — and set a new benchmark for motion-capture performance.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Movie Information
- Original Title: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 3, 2011 (Australia - M), August 5, 2011 (United States - PG-13), August 5, 2011 (Canada - PG), August 11, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12A), August 11, 2011 (Germany - 12), August 10, 2011 (France - 12), August 3, 2011 (New Zealand - M), August 26, 2011 (Brazil - 12), September 2, 2011 (Mexico - B), September 23, 2011 (Italy - T), August 5, 2011 (Spain - 12), August 17, 2011 (South Korea - 12), October 28, 2011 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Meymunlar Cəhənnəmi: Yüksəliş (AZ), Saru no wakusei: Jeneshisu (JP), 혹성탈출-진화의 시작 (KR), El planeta de los simios: Evolución (MX), Planet der Affen 1 - Prevolution (DE), Sự Nổi Dậy Của Loài Khỉ (VN), 猿人爭霸戰：猩凶革命 (TW), Bezdzioniu planetos sukilimas (LT)
- Production Companies: Dune Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Big Screen Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Plot
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Trailer
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Evolution Becomes Revolution.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Rupert Wyatt
Main Cast
- Andy Serkis
- James Franco
- Freida Pinto
- John Lithgow
- Brian Cox
- Tom Felton
- Tyler Labine
- Karin Konoval
- Terry Notary
- Christopher Gordon
Writers
- Amanda Silver
- Rick Jaffa
Producers
- Rick Jaffa
- Dylan Clark
- Amanda Silver
- Peter Chernin
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - FAQs
Where can you stream Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes based on a true story?
No, the film is not based on a true story. It is a science fiction reboot loosely inspired by the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes and Pierre Boulle's novel. However, its themes around Alzheimer's research and animal testing draw on real-world scientific and ethical debates.
Who are the main actors in Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
The film stars Andy Serkis as Caesar, James Franco as scientist Will Rodman, Freida Pinto as Caroline Aranha, John Lithgow as Will's father Charles, Brian Cox as facility director John Landon, and Tom Felton as the cruel handler Dodge Landon.
What is the ending of Rise of the Planet of the Apes explained?
Caesar leads the apes to freedom in the Muir Woods after a climactic battle on the Golden Gate Bridge. In a post-credits-style coda, a viral contagion — the ALZ-113 drug — begins spreading globally via an infected airline pilot, setting the stage for humanity's decline in the sequels.
What is Rise of the Planet of the Apes about?
The film follows Will Rodman, a scientist developing a gene therapy for Alzheimer's who raises Caesar, a chimp with enhanced intelligence. When Caesar is wrongfully imprisoned in a brutal primate facility, he organizes a revolt, sparking a conflict between apes and humanity that reshapes the world.
What is the age rating for Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 in the United States for intense and frightening sequences of action and violence. It received a 12A rating in the United Kingdom and a 12 rating in Germany and France.
Did Rise of the Planet of the Apes win any awards?
The film earned significant critical praise, particularly for Andy Serkis's motion-capture performance as Caesar. It was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film and received recognition from the Visual Effects Society for its groundbreaking CGI ape work, which set a new industry standard.
How long is Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, balancing its emotional character drama with escalating action sequences leading to the climactic ape uprising.
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