War of the Worlds
Seen it?2005 | 117 min | Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it made about 5 times its budget. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Disclosure Day or The End of Oak Street, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$604 million worldwide on a $132 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 816K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Spielberg
- Tom CruiseRay
- Dakota FanningRachel
- Miranda OttoMary Ann
- Justin ChatwinRobbie
- Tim RobbinsHarlan Ogilvy
- Rick GonzalezVincent
- Yul VazquezJulio
- Lenny VenitoManny the Mechanic
- Lisa Ann WalterBartender
- Ann RobinsonGrandmother