
1953 · Movie · 1h 25m
The War of the Worlds
CriticsCritics: 84
AudienceAudience: 7.1
When a flaming object lands near a small town, residents discover that it marks the start of an invasion from Mars. As the attackers prove resistant to humanity’s most powerful weapons, a scientist and others confront the growing panic and search for a way to survive.
You’ll enjoy this if you like classic science fiction, threatening alien invasions, and an atmosphere of mounting dread; Not for you if dated dialogue, old-fashioned storytelling, or a brief romance frustrate you.
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Cast
Ann RobinsonGene BarryLewis MartinLes TremayneFrank KreigVernon RichSandro GiglioAnn Codee
Director
Byron Haskin
If tonight is a The War of the Worlds night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.






