War for the Planet of the Apes

2017 · Movie · PG-13 · 140 min

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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 5

Its director stated on the record that "what has been exciting about being involved in this franchise is that in doing a story about the apes in a summer blockbuster we're actually getting to hold th…" 1. Its actor stated on the record that "thematically this film is about empathy, and the perils of our species if we continue to not be empathetic towards other cultures, other people, other species,…" 2. Its actor stated on the record that "there are so many parallels it's unbelievable, Immigrants, building walls, tolerance, fear — our empathy goes away when we are afraid" 3. Jane Goodall Institute is documented as involved through consulting 4. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 14 of 100 5.

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    Creator statementdirector: "What has been exciting about being involved in this franchise is that in doing a story about the apes in a summer blockbuster we're actually getting to hold the mirror up to ourselves. The whole idea…"Variety, 2017 source ↗
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    Creator statementactor: "Thematically this film is about empathy, and the perils of our species if we continue to not be empathetic towards other cultures, other people, other species, and the planet."Variety, 2017 source ↗
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    Creator statementactor: "There are so many parallels it's unbelievable. Immigrants, building walls, tolerance, fear — our empathy goes away when we are afraid."Variety, 2017 source ↗
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    Advocacy orgJane Goodall Institute involved via consulting; evidence type press_release.Jane Goodall Institute (advocacy group) source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 14 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

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.

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Primary audienceOlder Men
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Quadrant Scores

Young Men
57
Young Women
0
Older Men
100
Older Women
43
Advocacy14
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
0

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Cast & Crew

Roger Vernon (director) · Laura Languillet (director)