Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A slow-building emotional bond gives way to thrilling, poignant uprising, blending heartbreak with awe.
About 2011 film directed by Rupert Wyatt
Genres drama, action, science fiction, dystopian
Directed by Rupert Wyatt
Written by Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
Starring James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Tom Felton, Brian Cox, David Oyelowo, David Hewlett
Music Patrick Doyle
Runtime 105 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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