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World War Z (2013)

โ€œThere will come a day when the world we know will end.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 17,034 votes 1h 56m pg-13 ActionThrillerDramaHorrorScience-fiction

#86 of 284 films from 2013 #708 of 2168 in action

Directed by Marc Forster ยท Written by Damon Lindelof, Drew Goddard, Matthew Michael Carnahan, Max Brooks

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Overview

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.

Cast

Brad Pittas Gerry Lane
Mireille Enosas Karen Lane
Daniella Kerteszas Segen
James Badge Daleas Captain Speke
Ludi Boekenas Jurgen Warmbrunn
Matthew Foxas Parajumper
Fana Mokoenaas Thierry Umutoni
David Morseas Ex-CIA Agent
Elyes Gabelas Andrew Fassbach
Sterling Jerinsas Constance Lane
Peter Capaldias W.H.O. Doctor
Pierfrancesco Favinoas W.H.O. Doctor
Ruth Neggaas W.H.O. Doctor
Moritz Bleibtreuas W.H.O. Doctor

Facts

Release dateJune 19, 2013
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$531,865,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0816711

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Questions

How long is World War Z?
World War Z runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is World War Z worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 17,034 votes, which places it #86 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 70%) and #708 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed World War Z?
World War Z was directed by Marc Forster. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Man Called Otto (2022), Christopher Robin (2018), The Kite Runner (2007).
Who stars in World War Z?
Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane; Mireille Enos as Karen Lane; Daniella Kertesz as Segen; James Badge Dale as Captain Speke; Ludi Boeken as Jurgen Warmbrunn; Matthew Fox as Parajumper.
What is World War Z rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for World War Z?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7049.

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