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

"War for the Planet of the Apes" is a dark, intense war drama with strong violence including battle scenes and character deaths that may disturb younger children. While rated PG-13, it's emotionally heavy and philosophically complex, making it better suited for mature teens than younger children. Consider your child's sensitivity to violence before viewing.

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

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

Is War for 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

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Science Fiction, War

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.

Cast

Andy Serkis

Caesar

Woody Harrelson

The Colonel

Karin Konoval

Maurice

Terry Notary

Rocket

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

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