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Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

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War for the Planet of the Apes | Official HD Trailer #1 | 2017

Cast

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Woody Harrelson

Andy Serkis

Amiah Miller

Toby Kebbell

Director:

Matt Reeves

Writer:

Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver

Release Date:

2017-07-11

Run Time:

140m

Tagline:

For freedom. For family. For the planet.

Genres:

Drama Science Fiction War

Keywords:

2040s albino animal human friendship anthropomorphism ape assassination attempt avalanche avenging father betrayal cgi-live action hybrid chimpanzee civil war colony contagion cruel death death of family disease dystopia enslavement escape evolution explosions father son relationship gorilla guns horse human becoming an animal imprisonment intelligence murder by gunshot mutation mute orangutan pacifism peace post-apocalyptic future primate revenge sequel serious sign languages slavery snow soldiers solidarity suicide survival of the fittest torture underground tunnel violence against animals virus war war horse winter

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Budget: 150,000,000.00 $

Revenue: 490,719,763.00 $

Vote Average: 7.2/10

Vote Count: 9679 Votes

Movie Popularity: 9.0584

Spoken Languages: English

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey brings them face-to-face with the Colonel, the two leaders engage in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. It’s less of a traditional war movie and more of a gritty, emotional western about the soul of a leader. THE PROS This is a total win for the trilogy, offering a punchy and deeply moving conclusion to Caesar's journey. Andy Serkis delivers a performance of epic status; the detail in the facial expressions is a celebratory explosion of what motion capture can achieve. Woody Harrelson is a total belter as the antagonist, providing a cold, terrifying foil to Caesar’s empathy. It’s highly recommended because it dares to be a slow-burn, atmospheric drama rather than just a mindless action flick. The introduction of "Bad Ape" adds a bit of wit and heart that balances the heavy, somber tone. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because the pacing can feel sluggish in the middle act, especially for those expecting non-stop shootouts based on the title. Some of the plot points involving a certain "silent" character feel like a bit of a head-scratcher in terms of convenience. It misses the 10/10 mark only because it’s so relentlessly bleak that it’s a tough watch for a casual Friday night, but it remains a genuine masterpiece of modern sci-fi. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Highly recommended and a vault essential. This is how you finish a story with dignity and weight. Go and watch it for the incredible cinematography and the final, heart-wrenching showdown—it’s a belter that cements this trilogy as one of the best in cinema history. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Silent Story: A large portion of the film is told through sign language and facial expressions, making it almost feel like a silent movie at times. The filmmakers studied biblical epics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Ten Commandments' to get the scale right. • Bad Ape's Coat: The character "Bad Ape" wears a parka throughout the film. This wasn't just a style choice; it was a practical way for the animators to hide the difficulty of rendering ape fur in the snow while adding to his eccentric personality. • Mountain High: The production filmed in the rugged mountains of British Columbia in freezing temperatures. The actors in mo-cap suits had to trudge through real snow to ensure their movements looked authentically strained and heavy. THE VIBE Like a long trek through a blizzard toward a destination you know will change you. It smells like woodsmoke, cold mountain air, and wet fur. It makes you want to protect your family, reflect on mercy, and realize that sometimes a hero's greatest battle is the one inside themselves.

Videos

War for the Planet of the Apes | Official HD Trailer #1 | 2017

Cast

Woody Harrelson

Andy Serkis

Amiah Miller

Toby Kebbell

Steve Zahn

Karin Konoval

Terry Notary

Ty Olsson

Michael Adamthwaite

Gabriel Chavarria

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 10:43 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

THE SUMMARY
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey brings them face-to-face with the Colonel, the two leaders engage in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. It’s less of a traditional war movie and more of a gritty, emotional western about the soul of a leader.

THE PROS
This is a total win for the trilogy, offering a punchy and deeply moving conclusion to Caesar’s journey. Andy Serkis delivers a performance of epic status; the detail in the facial expressions is a celebratory explosion of what motion capture can achieve. Woody Harrelson is a total belter as the antagonist, providing a cold, terrifying foil to Caesar’s empathy. It’s highly recommended because it dares to be a slow-burn, atmospheric drama rather than just a mindless action flick. The introduction of “Bad Ape” adds a bit of wit and heart that balances the heavy, somber tone.

THE CONS
It earns a 9/10 because the pacing can feel sluggish in the middle act, especially for those expecting non-stop shootouts based on the title. Some of the plot points involving a certain “silent” character feel like a bit of a head-scratcher in terms of convenience. It misses the 10/10 mark only because it’s so relentlessly bleak that it’s a tough watch for a casual Friday night, but it remains a genuine masterpiece of modern sci-fi.

THE VERDICT
A 9/10. Highly recommended and a vault essential. This is how you finish a story with dignity and weight. Go and watch it for the incredible cinematography and the final, heart-wrenching showdown—it’s a belter that cements this trilogy as one of the best in cinema history.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Silent Story: A large portion of the film is told through sign language and facial expressions, making it almost feel like a silent movie at times. The filmmakers studied biblical epics like ‘Ben-Hur’ and ‘The Ten Commandments’ to get the scale right.

• Bad Ape’s Coat: The character “Bad Ape” wears a parka throughout the film. This wasn’t just a style choice; it was a practical way for the animators to hide the difficulty of rendering ape fur in the snow while adding to his eccentric personality.

• Mountain High: The production filmed in the rugged mountains of British Columbia in freezing temperatures. The actors in mo-cap suits had to trudge through real snow to ensure their movements looked authentically strained and heavy.

THE VIBE
Like a long trek through a blizzard toward a destination you know will change you. It smells like woodsmoke, cold mountain air, and wet fur. It makes you want to protect your family, reflect on mercy, and realize that sometimes a hero’s greatest battle is the one inside themselves.

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