Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features intense action violence typical of the Planet of the Apes series, with fights between apes and humans that include punches, stabs, falls from heights, and some blood splatter, but it avoids extreme gore like decapitations or graphic dismemberment. Parents and viewers often rate the violence as moderate to heavy for younger kids due to scary chases, cages holding captives, and battles with fire or weapons, making it best for teens and adults. The movie shows apes building societies after Caesar’s time, leading to clashes where characters get injured or killed on screen, though most deaths happen quickly without lingering on wounds. One key scene involves a brutal arena fight with clubs and spears, drawing blood but not showing insides or excessive cruelty. Compared to earlier films like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, this one ramps up the scale of group combat, with eagles and horses adding to the chaos. Movieguide notes intense animated action violence in related family discussions, advising caution for children under 10 because of frightening images and peril. Real parents on sites like IMDb describe similar franchise entries as having strong violence levels around 8/10 for scariness and intensity, with no nudity or sex but plenty of tension from power struggles. The film’s PG-13 rating reflects these elements, balancing thrilling ape vs human showdowns with themes of survival. No cannibalism or torture appears, keeping it less disturbing than horror shows. For families, watch with kids who handle superhero fights, but skip if they scare easy from animal attacks.
Sources
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460681/parentalguide/
https://www.movieguide.org/top-10/what-to-watch-the-best-movies-based-on-video-games.html
https://www.movieguide.org/top-10/what-to-watch-most-loved-family-movies-streaming-right-now.html
