Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 20, 2014

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Release Date: Friday, July 11, 2014 Theaters

Continuing the story of how ultra-intelligent simian Caesar presides over the fall of human civilization.

Director: Matt Reeves

Starring: Andy Serkis • Keri Russell • Jason Clarke • Kodi Smit-McPhee • Gary Oldman

PG-13 Action N/A

4.42 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

Action Drama Sci-Fi Sequel

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Who stars in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Cast List

Andy Serkis
... Caesar

Animal Farm, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition
Keri Russell
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, August Rush
Jason Clarke
The Last Frontier (series), F.A.S.T.
Kodi Smit-McPhee
X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Maria
Gary Oldman
... Dreyfus

Parthenope, The Laundromat
J
Judy Greer
... Cornelia

The Long Walk, Dead of Winter
T
Terry Notary
... Rocket

The Call of the Wild
T
Toby Kebbell
... Koba

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, WarCraft
K
Kirk Acevedo
... Carver

Insidious: The Last Key, Invincible
K
Karin Konoval
... Maurice

Who is making Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Crew List

A look at Dawn of the Planet of the Apes behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Reeves last helmed The Batman and War for the Planet of the Apes. The film's writer Rick Jaffa last penned Avatar: Fire and Ash and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Director: Matt Reeves
Screenwriters: Rick Jaffa
Amanda Silver
Scott Z. Burns
Producers: Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: 20th Century Studios
Chernin Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Key Facts

Sequel to 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Set 15 years after the events from the first film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2014

Completed

Changed Dawn of the Planet of the Apes movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming started on North Vancouver Island around the beginning of April 2013. Filming in New Orleans started in May 2013 and continues in July 2013 at various locations such as the former Six Flags park Six Flags New Orleans.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Total Recall screenwriter Mark Bomback has been tapped to work on the script. The studio and producers wanted something tailored for director Matt Reeves after Rupert Wyatt left.

Nov 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Aug 2011

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. Concept movies are rumored films with little to no official development.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Sequel
Language: English

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Trailers and Clips

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Release Date: When was the film released?

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 11 , 2014. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including And So It Goes, Boyhood and A Long Way Down.