Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) – Filming Locations
Thriller / Action / Drama / Science Fiction · Directed by Rupert Wyatt · Starring Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto
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.
Where was Rise of the Planet of the Apes filmed?
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Final climactic battle sequence where apes flee across the bridge during the uprising. The iconic San Francisco landmark serves as the dramatic backdrop for the film's pivotal action sequence and symbol of the apes' escape to freedom
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Caesar and the apes find refuge in the redwood forest sanctuary. The ancient redwood forest provides a natural habitat and symbolic sanctuary for Caesar and the ape colony after their liberation
- San Rafael, United States, San Rafael – Apes traverse the hillsides and open landscape during their escape sequence. The rugged coastal headlands serve as terrain for the apes' journey away from human civilization
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – City streets and downtown areas used for scenes of urban chaos and the apes' movement through the city. Downtown San Francisco provides the urban setting for sequences showing the conflict between humans and apes in the city
- Vallejo, United States, Vallejo – The primate facility and initial animal testing laboratory scenes. Used as filming location for scenes depicting the animal research facility where Caesar originates and the primate sanctuary