Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes appropriate for children?

# Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Parent Guide This PG-13 sci-fi thriller features strong action violence including gunfire and intense ape-on-human combat that may disturb younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the film's darker themes and brutal sequences make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes suitable for?

Our verdict for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2014

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Andy Serkis

Caesar

Jason Clarke

Malcolm

Toby Kebbell

Koba

Gary Oldman

Dreyfus

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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