War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

War for the Planet of the Apes parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence and graphic gore. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the gore and violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is War for the Planet of the Apes scary?

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

How gory is War for the Planet of the Apes?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

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

It is rated PG-13, with brutal violence and graphic gore. Your call for older kids.

What is War for the Planet of the Apes about?

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

Cast and crew

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War for the Planet of the Apes is on our Revenge, Dystopias, Sci-fi on Max and War lists.

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