War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests War for the Planet of the Apes is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. War for the Planet of the Apes is a dark, intense sci-fi drama that follows Caesar as he leads his ape colony in a desperate struggle against a brutal human militia. The film is rated PG-13 for its persistent themes of…

War for the Planet of the Apes is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

War for the Planet of the Apes is a dark, intense sci-fi drama that follows Caesar as he leads his ape colony in a desperate struggle against a brutal human militia. The film is rated PG-13 for its persistent themes of war, captivity, and loss, as well as sequences of realistic sci-fi violence and disturbing imagery…

There is no sexual content in this film.

The film features persistent, realistic, and often brutal action sequences. Characters are shot, whipped, and killed throughout, with several scenes depicting point-blank executions and blood spatter. The violence is often grim and lacks the stylized feel of…

Language is infrequent and mild, consisting of a few uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'goddamn', and a single whispered 'shit'.

A minor character is depicted as frequently drinking from a flask and appearing intoxicated in a brief scene.

The film deals with heavy, mature themes including genocide, the dehumanizing effects of war, slavery, and the death of loved ones. It explores the psychological trauma of the characters as they grapple with vengeance and the potential extinction of their…

War for the Planet of the Apes runs 140 minutes, directed by Matt Reeves, released in 2017.

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