War of the Worlds(2005)
“They're already here.”
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$132M
Revenue
$604M
Cast
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
Yul Vazquez
as Julio
Lenny Venito
as Manny The Mechanic
Lisa Ann Walter
as Bartender
Ann Robinson
as Grandmother
Gene Barry
as Grandfather
David Alan Basche
as Tim
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$132M
Box Office
$604M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • DreamWorks Pictures • Amblin Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch War of the Worlds?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for War of the Worlds (2005).
What is War of the Worlds 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 directed War of the Worlds?▼
War of the Worlds was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 2005. It is a adventure, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is War of the Worlds?▼
War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in War of the Worlds?▼
The cast of War of the Worlds includes Tom Cruise as Ray, Dakota Fanning as Rachel, Miranda Otto as Mary Ann, Justin Chatwin as Robbie, Tim Robbins as Harlan Ogilvy and more.
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