Approaching the Unknown vs Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.3/10 for Approaching the Unknown). Approaching the Unknown is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 10m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (2014 against 2016). Both are drama, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Approaching the Unknown
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes| Approaching the Unknown | Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.3/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Mark Elijah Rosenberg | Matt Reeves |
| Main cast | Sanaa Lathan, Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Charles Baker, Anders Danielsen Lie | Judy Greer, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman |
Synopsis
Approaching the Unknown
Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
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.
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