Name: War of the Worlds
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Sci-Fi
Released: 2005-01-01
Duration: PT1h 57mM
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins

Question 1

What is War of the Worlds (2005) about?

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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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Who stars in War of the Worlds?

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War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise (Ray), Dakota Fanning (Rachel), Miranda Otto (Mary Ann), Justin Chatwin (Robbie), Tim Robbins (Harlan Ogilvy). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Question 3

How long is War of the Worlds?

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War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated PG-13.

Question 4

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

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War of the Worlds holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch War of the Worlds?

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Streaming availability for War of the Worlds changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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