War of the Worlds (2005)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
AdventureScience FictionThriller
Released in 2005, War of the Worlds is an adventure, science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast includes Rick Gonzalez, Miranda Otto and Dakota Fanning. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
63Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- Rick Gonzalezas Vincent
- Miranda Ottoas Mary-Ann
- Dakota Fanningas Rachel Ferrier
- Tim Robbinsas Harlan Ogilvy
- Justin Chatwinas Robbie Ferrier
- Lisa Ann Walteras Bartender
- Tom Cruiseas Ray Ferrier
- Yul Vazquezas Julio
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Questions about War of the Worlds
- What genre is War of the Worlds?
- War of the Worlds is categorised as Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in War of the Worlds?
- Rick Gonzalez, Miranda Otto, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Justin Chatwin appear in the main cast.
- Who directed War of the Worlds?
- Steven Spielberg directed War of the Worlds.
- How long is War of the Worlds?
- War of the Worlds runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is War of the Worlds worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch War of the Worlds?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
