The Island vs War of the Worlds
The Island has the higher audience score (6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for War of the Worlds). War of the Worlds is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 16m. Both are adventure, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Island
War of the Worlds| The Island | War of the Worlds | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 16m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller | Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Bay | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Steve Buscemi, Ewan McGregor, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Clarke Duncan | Rick Gonzalez, Miranda Otto, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Justin Chatwin |
Synopsis
The Island
In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.
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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