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War of the Worlds

PG-1320051h 57mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 73

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"They're already here."

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.

AdventureThrillerScience Fiction
DaughterNew JerseyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)AirplaneBased On Novel Or BookUndergroundDystopiaAlienSurvivalDisaster

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Frequently asked questions

What is War of the Worlds (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in War of the Worlds?

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.

How long is War of the Worlds?

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

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

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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