Approaching the Unknown vs Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise 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 1h 45m. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (2011 against 2016). Both are drama, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Approaching the Unknown
Rise of the Planet of the Apes| Approaching the Unknown | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.3/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mark Elijah Rosenberg | Rupert Wyatt |
| Main cast | Sanaa Lathan, Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Charles Baker, Anders Danielsen Lie | John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy Serkis |
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.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
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.
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