Rise of the Planet of the Apes
“Evolution becomes revolution.”
Synopsis
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-05
Top Cast
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Andy Serkis
Caesar
James Franco
Will Rodman
Freida Pinto
Caroline Aranha
John Lithgow
Charles Rodman
Brian Cox
John Landon
Tom Felton
Dodge Landon
Tyler Labine
Robert Franklin
Karin Konoval
Maurice / Court Clerk
Terry Notary
Rocket / Bright Eyes
Christopher Gordon
Koba
Richard Ridings
Buck
Devyn Dalton
Cornelia
Jay Caputo
Alpha
David Hewlett
Douglas Hunsiker
David Oyelowo
Steven Jacobs
Jamie Harris
Rodney
Ty Olsson
Chief John Hamil
Joey Roche
Todd Hunsiker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$93M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$481.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.18x
+$388.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Wyatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $93M
- Worldwide Gross
- $481.8M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Big Screen Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Wyatt
Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa
Patrick Doyle
Andrew Lesnie, Mark Vargo
Conrad Buff IV, Mark Goldblatt
Peter Chernin, Amanda Silver, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Thomas M. Hammel
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Silver
Screenplay
Rick Jaffa
Screenplay
Rupert Wyatt
Director
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Peter Chernin
Producer
Amanda Silver
Producer
Claude Paré
Production Design
Dylan Clark
Producer
Renée April
Costume Design
Rick Jaffa
Producer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Justin Cornish
Visual Effects Supervisor
R. Christopher White
Visual Effects Supervisor
Erik Winquist
Visual Effects Supervisor
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rise of the Planet of the Apes about?
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
Who directed Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Rise of the Planet of the Apes includes Andy Serkis, James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox.
When was Rise of the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $93M and grossed $481.8M at the worldwide box office (5.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rise of the Planet of the Apes was composed by Patrick Doyle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).