War of the Worlds (2005)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Horror, Sci-Fi
- 28 Jun 2005 (USA)
- Video
A determined astrophysicist must embark on a nationwide journey to find his son during a massive alien invasion that's goal is to exterminate the human race.
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Cast
| C. Thomas Howell | ... |
George Herbert
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| Rhett Giles | ... |
Pastor Victor
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| Andy Lauer | ... |
Sgt. Kerry Williams
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| Tinarie van Wyk Loots | ... |
Felicity Herbert
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| Jake Busey | ... |
Lt. Samuelson
(as William Busey)
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Dashiell Howell | ... |
Alex Herbert
(as Dash Howell)
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| Peter Greene | ... |
Matt Herbert
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| Kim Little | ... |
Rebecca
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| Edward DeRuiter | ... |
Max
(as Ed Deruiter)
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| Meredith Laine | ... |
Audrey
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| Matthew Jaeger | ... |
Jared
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Cayman Mitchell | ... |
Jake
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Luis de Amechazurra | ... |
Bill
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Gary Robbins | ... |
Jules
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| Bernadette Pérez | ... |
Elaine
(as Bernadette Perez)
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Leigh Scott | ... |
Sean
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| Audrey Latt | ... |
Cheyenne
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| Amanda Barton | ... |
McKenna / Townsperson
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| Sarah Lieving | ... |
Nancy
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Phyllis Harlow | ... |
Rita
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Danny Russo | ... |
James River Policeman
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Kurt Altschwager | ... |
Garysville Policeman / Survivor / Townsperson
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Zach Weiner | ... |
Garysville Policeman / Townsperson
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Brian Plescia | ... |
Pilot #1
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| Paul Beller | ... |
Soldier
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Phillip Beningoso | ... |
Soldier
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| Tony Flores | ... |
Soldier
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Garth R. Hassell | ... |
Soldier
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J.P. Lindsey | ... |
Soldier
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Brian Margara | ... |
Soldier
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| John Summers | ... |
Soldier
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Erik Vigouroux | ... |
Soldier
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Matthew Scott Wilcox | ... |
Soldier
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| Cougar Zank | ... |
Soldier
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| Thomas Downey | ... |
Lead Survivor
(as Tom Downey)
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John Anthony | ... |
Survivor
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Jay Brothers | ... |
Survivor
(as Jay Clark Brothers)
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Lisa Clark | ... |
Survivor / Townsperson
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Kim Cheatham | ... |
Hopetown Mayor
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Michael Latt | ... |
Wheelbarrel Kid
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Serina Latt | ... |
Wheelbarrel Kid
(as Sarina Latt)
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Amber Slawner | ... |
Car Couple
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Gabriel Heredia | ... |
Car Couple
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| John P. Anthony | ... |
Townsperson
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Bianca Bahena | ... |
Townsperson
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Grace Berger | ... |
Townsperson
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Kenneth Bousquet | ... |
Townsperson
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Jamie Broadway | ... |
Townsperson
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Rob Carrier | ... |
Townsperson
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| William Clevinger | ... |
Townsperson
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Angel Cortez | ... |
Townsperson
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Jeanette Cousineau | ... |
Townsperson
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| Alissa Riddle | ... |
Townsperson
(as Alissa Davis)
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Pete Davitt | ... |
Townsperson
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Carlos De Los Rios | ... |
Townsperson
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Mike Dela Cruz | ... |
Townsperson
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Vicky Delgado | ... |
Townsperson
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Mike Finkelstein | ... |
Townsperson
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Yesenia Fuentes | ... |
Townsperson
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Bailee Fulton | ... |
Townsperson
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Aboeel Hernandez | ... |
Townsperson
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Oscar Julia | ... |
Townsperson
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Helen Kim | ... |
Townsperson
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Misook Koo | ... |
Townsperson
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| Michael Kallio | ... |
Townsperson
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Janet Latt | ... |
Townsperson
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Nathan Latt | ... |
Townsperson
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Kamyron Lombardo | ... |
Townsperson
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Rachael Rose Luckey | ... |
Townsperson
(as Ray Luckey)
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Matt McGuire | ... |
Townsperson
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Andrei Mellibosky | ... |
Townsperson
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Christopher Mendicino | ... |
Townsperson
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Miaka Neustauta | ... |
Townsperson
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Montoya E. Nichols | ... |
Townsperson
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Ravyn Norton | ... |
Townsperson
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Cydney O'Brien-Rene | ... |
Townsperson
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Megan O'Brien-Rene | ... |
Townsperson
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Sergio Ordonez | ... |
Townsperson
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Marina Ornelias | ... |
Townsperson
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Dusty Osmanson | ... |
Townsperson
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Art Romero | ... |
Townsperson
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Isaiah Romero | ... |
Townsperson
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Vanessa Raquel Romero | ... |
Townsperson
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Amanda Rossi | ... |
Townsperson
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Cesar Salquero | ... |
Townsperson
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Marcel Schwantes | ... |
Townsperson
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Fulton Singleton | ... |
Townsperson
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Yevette Stewart | ... |
Townsperson
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Troy Takes | ... |
Townsperson
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Allyson Tews | ... |
Townsperson
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Woodrow Thomas | ... |
Townsperson
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Ben Thompaon | ... |
Townsperson
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Trevor Thordarson | ... |
Townsperson
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Carlos Valdez | ... |
Townsperson
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Adrian Wright | ... |
Townsperson
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Veronica Wright | ... |
Townsperson
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| Steven C. Miller | ... |
Gased Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Michael Latt | ||
Written by
| H.G. Wells | ... | (novel) |
| David Michael Latt | ... | (written by) & |
| Carlos De Los Rios | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| David Michael Latt | ... | executive producer |
| David Rimawi | ... | producer |
| Leigh Scott | ... | line producer |
| Sherri Strain | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Walker | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Ralph Rieckermann | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Parker | ||
| Lucia Diaz Sas | ||
Editing by
| David Michael Latt | ||
Editorial Department
| Ray Karwel | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ellen Jacoby | ||
Production Design by
| Rachael Rose Luckey | ... | (as Ray Luckey) |
Art Direction by
| Kurt Altschwager | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Barton | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lisa Clark | ... | second second assistant director |
| Cynthia Glausi | ... | second assistant director |
| Justin Jones | ... | first assistant director |
| Tony Snegoff | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Rachel Schwartz Bartlett | ... | props |
| Thomas Downey | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Mendicino | ... | set dresser |
| Steven C. Miller | ... | art department: second unit |
| Edmond Vinh To | ... | graphics artist (as Edmond To) |
Sound Department
| Scott Bruzenak | ... | sound effects editor |
| Gabriel Heredia | ... | sound mixer |
| Marcus Ricaud | ... | production sound mixer |
| Greg Vossberg | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Laura Blackburn | ... | special effects technician |
| David Borowicz | ... | special effects technician |
| Thomas Downey | ... | special effects crew |
| Michael Kallio | ... | designer: Alien / special effects coordinator / special effects makeup |
| Rochelle Kneisley-Fisher | ... | special effects coordinator (as Rochelle Kneisley) / special effects makeup (as Rochelle Kneisley) |
| Yuri Kondo | ... | special effects technician |
| Misook Koo | ... | special effects technician |
| Chris Mendicino | ... | special effects technician |
| Drew T. Pierce | ... | special effects technician |
| Steven Milosavleski | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Karen Bakke | ... | rotoscope artist |
| Steward Burris | ... | animation director |
| Eric Chauvin | ... | lead matte artist |
| Rob Cleaton | ... | matte artist |
| Sam Dodson | ... | rotoscope artist |
| Steve Fong | ... | digital compositor |
| Jim Morris | ... | senior staff: ILM |
| William Powloski | ... | director of photography / visual effects producer / visual effects supervisor |
| Scott Rachwalski | ... | digital artist |
| Wayne A. Shepherd | ... | lead digital compositor |
Stunts
| William Clevinger | ... | stunt double: Mr. Howell |
| Thomas Downey | ... | stunts |
| Tony Snegoff | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bianca Bahena | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gabriel Diniz | ... | grip |
| Jonathan Goldfisher | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mikey Jechort | ... | dolly grip |
| Robert Keith | ... | dolly grip |
| Jeremy Kerr | ... | additional gaffer |
| Lincoln Lewis | ... | electrician |
| Lee McLaughlin | ... | still photographer (as Lee Hinton) |
| Hero Ngauv | ... | electrician |
| William Powloski | ... | director of photography: effects unit |
| Rafael Ramirez | ... | grip (as Rafael Murri) |
| Kyle Redman | ... | camera loader |
| Lucia Diaz Sas | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Alex Simon | ... | best boy electric |
| Amanda Treyz | ... | key grip |
| Alejandro Wilkins | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
Animation Department
| Andy Wong | ... | animator |
Music Department
| Ralph Rieckermann | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| William Clevinger | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Thomas Downey | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| John P. Anthony | ... | assistant to line producer |
| Evans Butterworth | ... | post executive |
| Nora L. Ferris | ... | insurance broker |
| Lee McLaughlin | ... | epk director (as Lee Hinton) |
| Amanda Rossi | ... | production executive |
| Benjamin Thompson | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Ralph Rieckermann | ... | very special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sci Fi (2007) (France) (tv)
- Markiza (2022) (Slovakia) (theatrical)
- DTP Entertainment (2011) (Austria) (DVD)
- DTP Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dajto (2024) (Slovakia) (tv)
- Great Movies (2011) (Austria) (Blu-ray)
- Great Movies (2011) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- JMP Films (2008) (Czechia) (DVD)
- Jigsaw Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (DVD)
- Magic Box (2024) (Czechia) (Blu-ray)
- Magic Box (2024) (Slovakia) (Blu-ray)
- Star Entertainment (2018) (India) (Blu-ray) (HD version)
- TV7 (2024) (Bulgaria) (tv)
- The Asylum (2005) (World-wide)
- Transformer (2006) (Japan) (DVD)
- Videomite (2005) (Turkey) (video) (AVOD)
Special Effects
- At The Post (visual effects)
- Velocity Visuals
Other Companies
- Avilon Audio (sound post-production)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Runway (post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story tells of a man named George Herbert who is separated from his wife and child when a Martian invasion begins. He tries to make his way to Washington, D.C. to reunite with them as the world is torn apart. But civilization is laid to ruin when a race of super aliens ultimately invades Earth! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com} |
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| Taglines | The Invasion Has Already Begun. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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". See more » |
| Goofs | George Herbert carries a black backpack, which mysteriously appears and disappears through out the movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008). See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| 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. See more » |