Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

The future is worth fighting for.

PG-13 2014 · 130 min · ★ 7.3 (13K) · Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Matt Reeves · Written by Mark Bomback

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