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TMDB20051h 57mAdventure / Thriller / Science Fiction

War of the Worlds

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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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 9,614 votes

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War of the Worlds at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 57m

At 1h 57m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under adventure, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 2 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Xumo Play. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9,614 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch War of the Worlds tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 57m.
  • It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 9,614 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about War of the Worlds

Is War of the Worlds scary?
MyCinema has not rated War of the Worlds for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch War of the Worlds in the US?
War of the Worlds streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 6 more, is free on Kanopy and Xumo Play, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Is War of the Worlds suitable for kids?
War of the Worlds is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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