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Born in a research lab, raised by a suburban couple, and banished to an animal rescue ranch after he attacks a neighbor, a super-intelligent alpha male chimp leads fellow apes in a rebellion against abusive handlers and cops, then makes an attempt at world domination by unleashing the lab's deadly virus strain -- which doesn't affect primates -- on the human population. Special Features Audio Commentary by Director Rupert Wyatt Audio Commentary by Writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Mythology of the Apes The Genius of Andy Serkis A New Generation of Apes Scene Breakdown Character Concept Art Gallery Breaking Motion Capture Boundaries Composing the Score with Patrick Doyle The Great Apes Deleted Scenes Theatrical Trailers
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
105 min
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.