War of the Worlds movie poster

War of the Worlds

"They're already here."

June 28, 2005 1h 57m 6.5/10 (8,909 votes)

Originally released in 2005. War of the Worlds is a adventure/thriller film. directed by Steven Spielberg.

Starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, and Justin Chatwin

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (8,909 votes)
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Budget $132M Production budget
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Box Office $603.9M 4.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$132,000,000
Revenue
$603,873,119

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • DreamWorks Pictures
  • Amblin Entertainment
  • Cruise/Wagner Productions

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

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 pow...

Who directed War of the Worlds?

War of the Worlds was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is War of the Worlds?

War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was War of the Worlds released?

War of the Worlds was released on June 28, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in War of the Worlds?

The main cast of War of the Worlds includes Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins.

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

War of the Worlds has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 8,909 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.