Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2014) — Full Summary
A biotech firm develops a gene therapy to cure Alzheimer's and tests it on a chimpanzee, which gains extraordinary intelligence and problem‑solving abilities. As the ape, Caesar, becomes aware of the corporation's ruthless plans, he escapes the lab and sparks a conflict between scientific ambition, corporate greed, and the moral treatment of sentient animals. The story follows the escalating struggle as Caesar seeks freedom while the humans grapple with the consequences of their creation.