World War Z(2013)
“There will come a day when the world we know will end.”
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.
Director
Marc Forster
Studio
GK Films
Budget
$200M
Revenue
$532M
Cast
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
Fana Mokoena
as Thierry Umutoni
David Morse
as Ex-CIA Agent
Elyes Gabel
as Andrew Fassbach
Sterling Jerins
as Constance Lane
Peter Capaldi
as W.H.O. Doctor
Pierfrancesco Favino
as W.H.O. Doctor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$200M
Box Office
$532M
Production Companies
GK Films • Paramount Pictures • Hemisphere Media Capital
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch World War Z?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for World War Z (2013).
What is World War Z about?▼
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.
Who directed World War Z?▼
World War Z was directed by Marc Forster and released in 2013. It is a action, horror, science fiction film.
How long is World War Z?▼
World War Z has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in World War Z?▼
The cast of World War Z includes 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 and more.
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