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War of the Worlds

  • Video
  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
2.6K
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War of the Worlds (2005)
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A determined meteorologist must embark on a nationwide journey to find his son during a massive alien invasion that's goal is to exterminate the human race.A determined meteorologist must embark on a nationwide journey to find his son during a massive alien invasion that's goal is to exterminate the human race.A determined meteorologist must embark on a nationwide journey to find his son during a massive alien invasion that's goal is to exterminate the human race.
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Michael Latt
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(novel)
    • David Michael Latt
    • Carlos De Los Rios
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Rhett Giles
    • Andy Lauer
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Michael Latt
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(novel)
    • David Michael Latt
    • Carlos De Los Rios
  • Stars
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Rhett Giles
    • Andy Lauer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • George Herbertas George Herbert
    Rhett Giles
    Rhett Giles
    • Pastor Victoras Pastor Victor
    Andy Lauer
    Andy Lauer
    • Sgt. Kerry Williamsas Sgt. Kerry Williams
    Tinarie van Wyk Loots
    Tinarie van Wyk Loots
    • Felicity Herbertas Felicity Herbert
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Lt. Samuelsonas Lt. Samuelson
    • (as William Busey)
    Dashiell Howell
    • Alex Herbertas Alex Herbert
    • (as Dash Howell)
    Peter Greene
    Peter Greene
    • Matt Herbertas Matt Herbert
    Kim Little
    Kim Little
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Edward DeRuiter
    Edward DeRuiter
    • Maxas Max
    • (as Ed Deruiter)
    Meredith Laine
    Meredith Laine
    • Audreyas Audrey
    Matthew Jaeger
    Matthew Jaeger
    • Jaredas Jared
    Cayman Mitchell
    • Jakeas Jake
    Luis de Amechazurra
    Luis de Amechazurra
    • Billas Bill
    Gary Robbins
    • Julesas Jules
    Bernadette Perez
    Bernadette Perez
    • Elaineas Elaine
    Leigh Scott
    • Seanas Sean
    Audrey Latt
    Audrey Latt
    • Cheyenneas Cheyenne
    Amanda Barton
    Amanda Barton
    • McKennaas McKenna…
    • Director
      • David Michael Latt
    • Writers
      • H.G. Wells(novel)
      • David Michael Latt
      • Carlos De Los Rios
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The title character's name, George Herbert, is an homage to H.G. Wells, who wrote the original novel. The "H.G." stands for "Herbert George".
    • Goofs
      George Herbert uses a rabies serum to knock out the aliens. He says something to the effect that life defeats life. However rabies vaccinations use dead virus cells to generate immunity. Serum labeled "live" contains genetically modified components but does not actually contain intact live virus.
    • Quotes

      George Herbert: I'm just here to find out if there were any survivors in D.C.

      Lt. Samuelson: No survivors. Everything's been wiped out. President, senators, generals, even the little fucking dish boy at the Denny's down at the Mall. Gone.

    • Crazy credits
      No aliens were hurt during the production of this screenplay. In the case of an actual alien attack, please refer to the duck-and-cover method, which is on page 72 of your manual.
    • Alternate versions
      A.K.A Invasion
    • Connections
      Featured in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)

    User reviews111

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    Top review
    5/10
    Another OUTSIDER stars and ,maybe is More sincere ?
    Would have preferred the title, INVASION,You guys could have avoided some headaches. C. Thomas Howell steals the film, As he should being it's star. Jake Busey is awesome as a psycho military type. Rhett Giles gave a performance his fans have wanted since day one of his career. Didn't understand having Peter Greene show up at all,and was feeling very cheated by his whole single scene. Almost seems like a Sci-Fi channel buddy flick,Or a modern Greek tragedy with alien attack gore.All in all,I would say this Outsider kicked Alien Butt.I picked the order of these reviews by box art and the back of box description, Now I'm thrilled it's played out that way.
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    5
    • guestar57
    • Oct 27, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • H.G. Wells War of the Worlds
    • Filming locations
      • Castaic Lake, Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Asylum
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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