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War of the Worlds

  • 2005
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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War of the Worlds (2005)
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An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Josh Friedman
    • David Koepp
    • H.G. Wells
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Dakota Fanning
    • Tim Robbins
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    460K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,534
    168
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Josh Friedman
      • David Koepp
      • H.G. Wells
    • Stars
      • Tom Cruise
      • Dakota Fanning
      • Tim Robbins
    • 2.9KUser reviews
    • 405Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 49 nominations total

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ray Ferrier
    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Rachel Ferrier
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Harlan Ogilvy
    Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto
    • Mary Ann
    Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin
    • Robbie
    Rick Gonzalez
    Rick Gonzalez
    • Vincent
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Julio
    • (as Yul Vázquez)
    Lenny Venito
    Lenny Venito
    • Manny the Mechanic
    Lisa Ann Walter
    Lisa Ann Walter
    • Bartender
    Ann Robinson
    Ann Robinson
    • Grandmother
    Gene Barry
    Gene Barry
    • Grandfather
    David Alan Basche
    David Alan Basche
    • Tim
    Roz Abrams
    • Self
    Michael Brownlee
    • TV Reporter, Osaka
    Camillia Monet
    Camillia Monet
    • News Producer
    • (as Camillia Sanes)
    Marlon Young
    Marlon Young
    • News Cameraman
    John Eddins
    John Eddins
    • News Van Driver
    Peter Gerety
    Peter Gerety
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    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Josh Friedman
      • David Koepp
      • H.G. Wells
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the aliens are investigating the junk in the basement, one of them plays with a bicycle wheel. This is a reference to the original book; the main character observes that, with all the advanced technology the aliens possess, they do not use any wheels, and wonders if the alien life form had skipped the invention of the wheel.
    • Goofs
      (at around 25 mins) A camera is seen filming the alien despite all electronics being disabled earlier in the film.
    • Quotes

      Robbie Ferrier: What is it? Is it terrorists?

      Ray Ferrier: These came from some place else.

      Robbie Ferrier: What do you mean, like, Europe?

      Ray Ferrier: No, Robbie, not like Europe!

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits after the title is shown.
    • Alternate versions
      For the U.S. theatrical release, the Paramount logo appeared before the Dreamworks logo at the beginning of the film, and the poster credits said, "Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Pictures present." Since the U.S. version's home video/DVD rights are owned by Dreamworks, the Dreamworks logo at the beginning of the movie appears before the Paramount logo, and the back of the box's cover art says, "Dreamworks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present." In the European version, the original order of the logos and studio names is preserved (and the DVD is released by Paramount).
    • Connections
      Edited into The Arrivals (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Flatline
      by Jeffrey Scott Harber, Jayce Alexander Basques, William Peng & Drew Dehaven Hall

      Performed by Aphasia

      Courtesy of Luke Eddins at Luke Hits and Joint Venture Recordings

    User reviews2.9K

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    7/10
    Blue Collar Protagonist
    Stephen Spielberg took the 1953 classic War Of The Worlds and remade it for modern times and the modern techniques of special effects. A lot of things that could not be done back in the 50s are done now to show the havoc that the invaders reek upon the world.

    He also did something else that possibly might have offended science fiction purists but I think gave the audience a better identification with the protagonists of the story. Instead of having his protagonists be scientists as Gene Barry and Ann Robinson were in 1953, Tom Cruise is a blue collar divorced father who has his kids visiting him, but custody is with their mother Miranda Otto.

    The kids are no prizes and are played by Justin Chatwyn and Dakota Fanning. And Cruise himself is no bargain either. But when danger develops it's his idea to take them from New York to Boston where their mother and maternal grandparents are. The film as it was in 1953 is mostly concerned with their efforts to avoid the terrible tripod machines that the aliens use in their destructive path.

    The film does follow the Barry/Robinson escape scenario closely. The two had a scene avoiding the aliens while they were trapped in a cellar. To that Spielberg adds survivalist Tim Robbins. I think Stephen Spielberg feels the way I do that a lot of these survivalists pray for their doomsday fantasy to come true. That was sure the case with Tim Robbins who is quite mad on the subject of the invaders.

    Cruise himself centers and anchors the film with his portrayal of blue collar America who just wants for him and his family to survive the holocaust. This classic may yet see a remake or three in the future.
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    FAQ40

    • Why did Robbie put his hat on backwards when going inside the house, after playing catch with Ray?
    • What films influenced the casting of Dakota Fanning?
    • Robbie asked why there were no planes when they were on the highway on the way to his mom's. How did one crash into the house later in the middle of the night?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Out of the Night
    • Filming locations
      • JF Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, New Jersey, USA(Ray's house - soundstage)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $132,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $234,280,354
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $64,878,725
      • Jul 3, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $603,873,119
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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