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Overview

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.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | Official Teaser Trailer [HD] | PLANET OF THE APES

Cast

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Andy Serkis

Gary Oldman

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Keri Russell

Director:

Matt Reeves

Writer:

Amanda Silver, Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver

Release Date:

2014-07-08

Run Time:

130m

Tagline:

The future is worth fighting for.

Genres:

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller

Keywords:

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Financials and Popularity

Budget: 170,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 710,644,566.00 $

Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 12176 Votes

Movie Popularity: 11.3794

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 9:42 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY A decade after the Simian Flu wiped out most of humanity, Caesar has built a thriving ape colony in the Muir Woods. Peace is shattered when a group of human survivors from a crumbling San Francisco stumbles into their territory, desperate to restart a hydroelectric dam. As Caesar and a sympathetic human named Malcolm try to broker a fragile truce, the scars of the past begin to itch. Koba, fueled by a deep-seated hatred for his former captors, orchestrates a betrayal that forces both species into a war neither is truly ready for. THE PROS This is a total win and a genuine belter that sets the gold standard for what a blockbuster sequel should be. Andy Serkis is a masterpiece as Caesar, delivering a performance so grounded and soulful that you forget you're watching CGI. The tension is a masterclass in filmmaking—the scene where Koba "plays dumb" for two guards is an absolute standout that is both funny and terrifying. It’s highly recommended because it treats both sides with complexity; there are no simple villains here, just two groups trying to survive in a broken world. The visuals are a celebratory explosion of tech that still looks incredible today. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because, while it’s highly recommended and nearly perfect, it just misses that "epic status" 10/10 by the tiniest margin. The human characters, though much better than in the first film, can still feel a bit sluggish compared to the magnetic drama happening within the ape council. It avoids the 10/10 because it follows a "tragedy of errors" path that feels inevitable, but it’s still a punchy, emotional powerhouse that sits at the top of the genre. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Highly recommended. This is a rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in every possible way. It’s a vault essential and a reminder that big-budget movies can actually have something profound to say about trust and leadership. Go and watch it for the tank sequence and Caesar’s internal struggle—it’s a belter. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Native Ground: To make the ape colony feel authentic, the actors spent weeks in "Ape Camp," learning how to move with the weight and gait of chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas. • Real Rain: Unlike many productions that use CGI weather, the cast filmed in the freezing, rainy forests of British Columbia and New Orleans to ensure the motion-capture suits and the actors' performances felt physically weighed down by the elements. • Michael Giacchino's Score: The composer intentionally used a more tribal, percussive soundscape to reflect the apes' rising society, contrasting it with the fading, more traditional orchestral sounds of the human city. THE VIBE Like the smell of wet earth and old gunpowder. It smells like pine needles, smoke, and rust. It makes you want to build a home, trust your neighbors, and realize that once the first shot is fired, there’s no going back.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | Official Teaser Trailer [HD] | PLANET OF THE APES

Cast

Andy Serkis

Gary Oldman

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Keri Russell

Toby Kebbell

Karin Konoval

Terry Notary

Jason Clarke

Nick Thurston

Doc Shaw

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 10:42 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

THE SUMMARY
A decade after the Simian Flu wiped out most of humanity, Caesar has built a thriving ape colony in the Muir Woods. Peace is shattered when a group of human survivors from a crumbling San Francisco stumbles into their territory, desperate to restart a hydroelectric dam. As Caesar and a sympathetic human named Malcolm try to broker a fragile truce, the scars of the past begin to itch. Koba, fueled by a deep-seated hatred for his former captors, orchestrates a betrayal that forces both species into a war neither is truly ready for.

THE PROS
This is a total win and a genuine belter that sets the gold standard for what a blockbuster sequel should be. Andy Serkis is a masterpiece as Caesar, delivering a performance so grounded and soulful that you forget you’re watching CGI. The tension is a masterclass in filmmaking—the scene where Koba “plays dumb” for two guards is an absolute standout that is both funny and terrifying. It’s highly recommended because it treats both sides with complexity; there are no simple villains here, just two groups trying to survive in a broken world. The visuals are a celebratory explosion of tech that still looks incredible today.

THE CONS
It earns a 9/10 because, while it’s highly recommended and nearly perfect, it just misses that “epic status” 10/10 by the tiniest margin. The human characters, though much better than in the first film, can still feel a bit sluggish compared to the magnetic drama happening within the ape council. It avoids the 10/10 because it follows a “tragedy of errors” path that feels inevitable, but it’s still a punchy, emotional powerhouse that sits at the top of the genre.

THE VERDICT
A 9/10. Highly recommended. This is a rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor in every possible way. It’s a vault essential and a reminder that big-budget movies can actually have something profound to say about trust and leadership. Go and watch it for the tank sequence and Caesar’s internal struggle—it’s a belter.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Native Ground: To make the ape colony feel authentic, the actors spent weeks in “Ape Camp,” learning how to move with the weight and gait of chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas.

• Real Rain: Unlike many productions that use CGI weather, the cast filmed in the freezing, rainy forests of British Columbia and New Orleans to ensure the motion-capture suits and the actors’ performances felt physically weighed down by the elements.

• Michael Giacchino’s Score: The composer intentionally used a more tribal, percussive soundscape to reflect the apes’ rising society, contrasting it with the fading, more traditional orchestral sounds of the human city.

THE VIBE
Like the smell of wet earth and old gunpowder. It smells like pine needles, smoke, and rust. It makes you want to build a home, trust your neighbors, and realize that once the first shot is fired, there’s no going back.

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