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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Movie (2014)
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.
Movie (2014)
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.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Adult humans and ape characters are shown engaging in affectionate embracing and sleeping side by side in monogamous relationships.
Violence & Gore
The movie features heavy gun-based violence, a high body count, and militant conflicts between humans and apes, including shootings, explosions, and cruel character deaths.
Profanity
Characters use moderate profanities such as s--t, a--hole, goddamn, and one instance of f---ing.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Adult human characters and an ape are shown drinking liquor directly from a bottle.
Frightening Scenes
The movie features intense action sequences, jump-worthy moments, and scary encounters such as an early hunting scene with a huge bear.
Other things to know
Brief appearances of branded technology and locations like an Apple iPad, a Canon video camera, and a 76 gas station.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes heavily emphasize trust, diplomacy, peacekeeping, family protection, and open communication.
Role models
Main characters such as Caesar and Malcolm display balanced leadership, compassion, and a strong desire to secure peace.
Representation
The cast is predominantly white with limited minority roles, featuring notable gender imbalances and controversial racial design implications regarding the antagonist ape.
Learning
Families can discuss how the violent content in this sequel compares to the first movie and examine post-apocalyptic survival stories.
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