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2005 · Movie · 1h 57m · PG-13

War of the Worlds

CriticsCritics: 75
AudienceAudience: 6.4

During a rare weekend visit, a divorced father must protect his teenage son and young daughter when a strange lightning storm signals a devastating alien invasion. As society collapses around them, the family races through panic, destruction, and dangerous encounters while trying to stay together.

My take

You’ll probably enjoy this if you want a dark, frightening alien-invasion thriller focused on survival and panic; Not for you if you prefer tightly developed characters, logical plotting, or a satisfying resolution.

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Cast

Dakota FanningTom CruiseMiranda OttoJustin ChatwinTim RobbinsRick GonzalezYul VazquezLenny Venito

Director

Steven Spielberg

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