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War of the Worlds (2005)

โ€œThey're already here.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 9,584 votes 1h 57m pg-13 AdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#84 of 184 films from 2005 #860 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Steven Spielberg ยท Written by Josh Friedman, David Koepp, H. G. Wells

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Ray
Dakota Fanningas Rachel
Miranda Ottoas Mary Ann
Justin Chatwinas Robbie
Tim Robbinsas Harlan Ogilvy
Rick Gonzalezas Vincent
Yul Vazquezas Julio
Lenny Venitoas Manny the Mechanic
Lisa Ann Walteras Bartender
Ann Robinsonas Grandmother
Gene Barryas Grandfather
David Alan Bascheas Tim
Roz Abramsas Herself
Camillia Monetas News Producer

Facts

Release dateJune 28, 2005
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$132,000,000
Box office$603,873,119 (4.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0407304

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Questions

How long is War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is War of the Worlds worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 9,584 votes, which places it #84 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 55%) and #860 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in War of the Worlds?
Tom Cruise as Ray; Dakota Fanning as Rachel; Miranda Otto as Mary Ann; Justin Chatwin as Robbie; Tim Robbins as Harlan Ogilvy; Rick Gonzalez as Vincent.
What is War of the Worlds rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for War of the Worlds?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5906.

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