The Prestige vs War for the Planet of the Apes

The Prestige has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for War for the Planet of the Apes). The Prestige is the shorter watch at 2h 10m compared with 2h 20m. The Prestige is the older of the two (2006 against 2017). Both are drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Andy Serkis.

The Prestige posterThe Prestige2006 VS War for the Planet of the Apes posterWar for the Planet of the Apes2017
The PrestigeWar for the Planet of the Apes
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 7.2/10
Year20062017
Length2h 10m2h 20m
GenresDrama, Mystery, Science FictionDrama, Science Fiction, War
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorChristopher NolanMatt Reeves
Main castMichael Caine, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Piper Perabo, Andy SerkisJudy Greer, Aleks Paunovic, Toby Kebbell, Steve Zahn, Andy Serkis

Synopsis

The Prestige

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

War for the Planet of the Apes

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.

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