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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Aug 05, 2011 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Action | Runtime 1h 45m
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IMDB: ☆ 7.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Plot Synopsis:
At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever.
The Planet of the Apes franchise gets the origin treatment in this 20th Century Fox production from director Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist). The script, written by Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa, concerns a group of American scientists whose genetic experiments lead to an uprising by a race of intelligent apes that they helped create. James Franco stars, with Freida Pinto and John Lithgow heading up the rest of the cast.More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 105 minutes / Directors: Rupert Wyatt
Stars: Andy Serkis, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Richard Ridings, Christopher Gordon … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 05, 2011Box Office: $176,760,185
Awards: 21
Nominations: 45
Language: English, Sign
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Rise of the Planet of the Apes Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 05, 2011, Digital HD: Jun 13, 2017, Blu-ray 4K: Jun 13, 2017, Blu-ray: Jun 13, 2017
Writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Pierre Boulle
Producers: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Thomas M. Hammel, Rick Jaffa, Mike Larocca, Amanda Silver, Kurt Williams
Editors: Conrad Buff IV, Mark Goldblatt
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Plot Synopsis:
At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) Cast (Click to Expand)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Serkis | ... | Caesar |
| Karin Konoval | ... | Maurice / Court Clerk |
| Terry Notary | ... | Rocket / Bright Eyes |
| Richard Ridings | ... | Buck - Ape |
| Christopher Gordon | ... | Koba - Ape (as Chris Gordon) |
| Devyn Dalton | ... | Cornelia - Ape |
| Jay Caputo | ... | Alpha |
| James Franco | ... | Will Rodman |
| Freida Pinto | ... | Caroline Aranha |
| John Lithgow | ... | Charles Rodman |
| Brian Cox | ... | John Landon |
| Tom Felton | ... | Dodge Landon |
| David Oyelowo | ... | Steven Jacobs |
| Tyler Labine | ... | Robert Franklin |
| Jamie Harris | ... | Rodney - Shelter Assistant |
| Ty Olsson | ... | Chief John Hamil |
| David Hewlett | ... | Hunsiker |
| Joey Roche | ... | Todd Hunsiker |
| Madison Bell | ... | Alice Hunsiker |
| Makena Joy | ... | Alice Hunsiker (Teen) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Andy Serkis (b. April 20, 1964) – Caesar
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Andy Serkis and The Blockheads - Karin Konoval – Maurice / Court Clerk
Also known as: Karen Konaval - Terry Notary – Rocket / Bright Eyes
Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Terrence Notary - Richard Ridings (b. September 19, 1958) – Buck - Ape
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Richard Riding - Christopher Gordon (b. January 18, 1979) – Koba - Ape (as Chris Gordon)
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Chris Gordon | Chris Gorson - Devyn Dalton – Cornelia - Ape
- Jay Caputo – Alpha
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Alexander J. Caputo | Alexander Jay Caputo - James Franco (b. April 19, 1978) – Will Rodman
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: James Edward Franco - Freida Pinto (b. October 18, 1984) – Caroline Aranha
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - John Lithgow (b. October 19, 1945) – Charles Rodman
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: John Lithcow - Brian Cox (b. June 1, 1946) – John Landon
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Brian Cox CBE - Tom Felton (b. September 22, 1987) – Dodge Landon
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Thomas Andrew Felton - David Oyelowo (b. April 1, 1976) – Steven Jacobs
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: David Oyelowo OBE - Tyler Labine (b. April 29, 1978) – Robert Franklin
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tyler Sean Labine - Jamie Harris (b. May 15, 1963) – Rodney - Shelter Assistant
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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