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Where was Rise of the Planet of the Apes filmed?

2011 film, directed by Rupert Wyatt.

  • Vancouver

The story is set in San Francisco, about 794 miles (1,278 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
San Francisco
Filmed in
Vancouver
Distance
About 794 miles (1,278 km) between San Francisco and the nearest filming location.
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About Rise of the Planet of the Apes

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Released
2011
Director
Rupert Wyatt
Cast
James FrancoFreida PintoJohn LithgowBrian CoxTom FeltonDavid OyelowoAndy SerkisTyler LabineDavid HewlettJamie Harris
Genre
Science FictionActionDramaDystopian
Based on
Planet of the Apes
Awards
Annie Award; Genesis Award; Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film

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Will reluctantly takes in the infant chimpanzee, eventually naming him Caesar.

Meanwhile, Will treats his father, Charles, with ALZ-112, which seems to restore his cognitive ability.

Famous lines from Rise of the Planet of the Apes

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  • The 112 works!Will Rodman
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  • With me.. with us..Will Rodman

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