The Tomorrow War(2021)
“The fight for tomorrow begins today.”
Overview
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Director
Chris McKay
Studio
Skydance Media
Budget
$200M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Chris Pratt
as Dan Forester
Yvonne Strahovski
as Colonel Muri Forester
J.K. Simmons
as James Forester
Betty Gilpin
as Emmy Forester
Sam Richardson
as Charlie
Edwin Hodge
as Dorian
Jasmine Mathews
as Lt. Hart
Ryan Kiera Armstrong
as Young Muri Forester
Keith Powers
as Major Greenwood
Mary Lynn Rajskub
as Norah
Mike Mitchell
as Cowan
Jared Shaw
as Tank
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$200M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Skydance Media • Phantom Four • Lit Entertainment Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tomorrow War?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Tomorrow War (2021).
What is The Tomorrow War about?▼
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Who directed The Tomorrow War?▼
The Tomorrow War was directed by Chris McKay and released in 2021. It is a action, science fiction, adventure film.
How long is The Tomorrow War?▼
The Tomorrow War has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tomorrow War?▼
The cast of The Tomorrow War includes Chris Pratt as Dan Forester, Yvonne Strahovski as Colonel Muri Forester, J.K. Simmons as James Forester, Betty Gilpin as Emmy Forester, Sam Richardson as Charlie and more.
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