World War Z
Seen it?2013 | 116 min | Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved 28 Years Later or 28 Days Later, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$532 million worldwide on a $200 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Forster
- Brad PittGerry Lane
- Mireille EnosKaren Lane
- Daniella KerteszSegen
- James Badge DaleCaptain Speke
- Ludi BoekenJurgen Warmbrunn
- Matthew FoxParajumper
- Fana MokoenaThierry Umutoni
- David MorseEx-CIA Agent
- Elyes GabelAndrew Fassbach
- Sterling JerinsConstance Lane