Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.
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.
How intense is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Dawn of the Planet of the Apes feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for you?
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes scary?
Only a little. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is streaming on Hulu.
Does Dawn of the Planet of the Apes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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