Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes scary?

Only a little. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes about?

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Cast and crew

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• “a fun halloween movie, not too scary”
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• “a movie that will make me cry”

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