Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Parent Guide
This PG-13 thriller follows a intelligent chimp named Caesar who escapes a brutal primate facility and leads an ape uprising. While the language and sexual content are mild, the strong violence and intense action sequences may be too much for younger children—consider waiting until age 12+.
About this movie
Genre
Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Synopsis
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
Cast

Freida Pinto
Caroline Aranha

John Lithgow
Charles Rodman
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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