Star Trek: First Contact vs War of the Worlds
Star Trek: First Contact has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for War of the Worlds). Star Trek: First Contact is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 57m. Star Trek: First Contact is the older of the two (1996 against 2005). Both are adventure, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Star Trek: First Contact
War of the Worlds| Star Trek: First Contact | War of the Worlds | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2005 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller | Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jonathan Frakes | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Patrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, Neal McDonough, Adam Scott, James Cromwell | Rick Gonzalez, Miranda Otto, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Justin Chatwin |
Synopsis
Star Trek: First Contact
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
War of the Worlds
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
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