Rise of the Planet of the Apes vs V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.3/10 for Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 12m. V for Vendetta is the older of the two (2006 against 2011). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes posterRise of the Planet of the Apes2011 VS V for Vendetta posterV for Vendetta2006
Rise of the Planet of the ApesV for Vendetta
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 7.9/10
Year20112006
Length1h 45m2h 12m
GenresAction, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–Germany
DirectorRupert WyattJames McTeigue
Main castJohn Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy SerkisJohn Hurt, Ben Miles, Eddie Marsan, Roger Allam, Rupert Graves

Synopsis

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.

V for Vendetta

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

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