Rise of the Planet of the Apes_
"Evolution Becomes Revolution."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
31 countries
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6 countries
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6 countries
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3 countries
Hulu
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Rise of the Planet of the Apes earned $481.8M worldwide on a $93.0M budget — a 418% return on investment.
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Year context
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
Andy Serkis
Caesar
James Franco
Will Rodman
Freida Pinto
Caroline Aranha
John Lithgow
Charles Rodman
Brian Cox
John Landon
Tom Felton
Dodge Landon
Tyler Labine
Robert Franklin
Karin Konoval
Maurice / Court Clerk
Terry Notary
Rocket / Bright Eyes
Christopher Gordon
Koba
Richard Ridings
Buck
Devyn Dalton
Cornelia
Jay Caputo
Alpha
David Hewlett
Douglas Hunsiker
David Oyelowo
Steven Jacobs
Jamie Harris
Rodney
Ty Olsson
Chief John Hamil
JR
Joey Roche
Todd Hunsiker
MB
Madison Bell
Alice Hunsiker
Makena Joy
Alice Hunsiker (Teen)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$93.0M
Budget
$481.8M
Revenue
+418%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (12,540 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$93,000,000
Box Office
$481,800,873
Profit
+$388,800,873
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rise of the Planet of the Apes about?
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.
How long is Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
Who stars in Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Rise of the Planet of the Apes includes Andy Serkis, James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox.
How much did Rise of the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes earned $481,800,873 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $93,000,000.
What is the rating of Rise of the Planet of the Apes?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 12,540 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Thriller
Action
Drama
Science Fiction
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