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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

Directed byMatt Reeves

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  1. 01

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    Same saga

    2011 · 105 min · Action · Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    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.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: animal human friendship and anthropomorphism
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    War for the Planet of the Apes

    Same saga

    2017 · 140 min · Drama · Science Fiction · War

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    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.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • the same director
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    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Same saga

    2024 · 145 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same saga or cinematic universe
    • strong shared themes: anthropomorphism and ape
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  4. 04

    Avatar

    Shared themes

    2009 · 162 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: bold and scientist
    • shared genre DNA
    • similar audience response
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  5. 05

    Maze Runner: The Death Cure

    Shared themes

    2018 · 143 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

    Why it connects

    • shared themes: post-apocalyptic future and scientist
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 06

    Star Trek

    Genre overlap

    2009 · 127 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

    Why it connects

    • shared genre DNA
    • similar audience response
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  7. 07

    Godzilla

    Similar atmosphere

    2014 · 123 min · Action · Drama · Science Fiction

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    Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • shared themes: golden gate bridge and san francisco, california
    • a closely matched era
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  8. 08

    Spider-Man 3

    Similar atmosphere

    2007 · 139 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

    Why it connects

    • shared revenge movie style
    • shared theme: revenge
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    Terminator Genisys

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    2015 · 126 min · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • shared themes: aggressive and dystopia
    • a closely matched era
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