War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds (2005)

U/A 13+ 28/06/2005
  • Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
  • 1 hr 57 min
65%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $132,000,000
  • Revenue :$603,873,119
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Overview

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $132,000,000
  • Revenue :$603,873,119
They're already here.

Overview

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.
Top Billed Cast
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise

Ray Ferrier

Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning

Rachel Ferrier

Justin Chatwin
Justin Chatwin

Robbie Ferrier

Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto

Mary-Ann

Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins

Harlan Ogilvy

Rick Gonzalez
Rick Gonzalez

Vincent

Yul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez

Julio

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
Roz Abrams

Herself

Camillia Monet
Camillia Monet

News Producer

Marlon Young
Marlon Young

News Cameraman

John Eddins
John Eddins

News Van Driver

Peter Gerety
Peter Gerety

Hatch Boss / Load Manager

David Harbour
David Harbour

Dock Worker

January LaVoy
January LaVoy

Brazilian Neighbor's Wife

Stephen Gevedon
Stephen Gevedon

Neighbor with Lawnmower

Julie White
Julie White

Woman

Rafael Sardina
Rafael Sardina

Mechanic's Assistant

Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan

Neighbor With Toddler

Ed Vassallo
Ed Vassallo

Intersection Guy

Michael Arthur
Michael Arthur

Intersection Guy

Danny Hoch
Danny Hoch

Intersection Guy Cop

Sharrieff Pugh
Sharrieff Pugh

Man Studying Street

Christopher Evan Welch
Christopher Evan Welch

Photographer

John Michael Bolger
John Michael Bolger

Man Holding Woman

Robert Cicchini
Robert Cicchini

Guy in Suit

Jim Hanna
Jim Hanna

Bus Driver

Tracy Howe
Tracy Howe

Crowd Onlooker

Adam Lazarre-White
Adam Lazarre-White

Crowd Onlooker

Vito D'Ambrosio
Vito D'Ambrosio

Crowd Onlooker

Ana Maria Quintana
Ana Maria Quintana

Crowd Onlooker

John Scurti
John Scurti

Ferry Captain

Becky Ann Baker
Becky Ann Baker

Disaster Relief Volunteer

Mariann Mayberry
Mariann Mayberry

Mother

Ty Simpkins
Ty Simpkins

3 Year Old Boy

Jerry Walsh
Jerry Walsh

Smart Guy

Tommy Guiffre
Tommy Guiffre

National Guardsman

Daniel Franzese
Daniel Franzese

National Guardsman

Ed Schiff
Ed Schiff

Older Man

Amy Hohn
Amy Hohn

Panicky Woman

Dan Ziskie
Dan Ziskie

Informative Guy

Daniel Eric Gold
Daniel Eric Gold

Conspiracy Buff

Maggie Lacey
Maggie Lacey

Upset Mother

Eric Zuckerman
Eric Zuckerman

Doomsday Guy

Dendrie Taylor
Dendrie Taylor

Well Meaning Mother

James DuMont
James DuMont

Well-Meaning Father

Travis Aaron Wade
Travis Aaron Wade

Soldier

Benny Ciaramello
Benny Ciaramello

Soldier

Ricky Luna
Ricky Luna

Soldier

Columbus Short
Columbus Short

Soldier

Kent Faulcon
Kent Faulcon

Soldier

Kevin Collins
Kevin Collins

Marine Major

Jorge-Luis Pallo
Jorge-Luis Pallo

Army Private

Suanne Spoke
Suanne Spoke

Businesswoman

Kirsten Nelson
Kirsten Nelson

Businesswoman

Lauri Johnson
Lauri Johnson

Older Woman

Takayo Fischer
Takayo Fischer

Older Woman

Shanna Collins
Shanna Collins

Teenager

Elizabeth Jayne Hong
Elizabeth Jayne Hong

Teenager

Art Chudabala
Art Chudabala

Man in Basket

Jeffrey Hutchinson
Jeffrey Hutchinson

Man in Basket

Dempsey Pappion
Dempsey Pappion

Man in Basket

Chris Todd
Chris Todd

Man in Basket

Johnny Kastl
Johnny Kastl

Boston Soldier

Juan Carlos Hernández
Juan Carlos Hernández

Boston Soldier

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman

Narrator (voice)

Peter E. Tasciotti
Peter E. Tasciotti

Soldier (uncredited)

David Gere
David Gere

Survivor (uncredited)

Martin Dew
Martin Dew

Looter in Diner (uncredited)

Anthony Jennings
Anthony Jennings

Amputee (uncredited)

Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum

Boy in Church (uncredited)

Kyle S. Brown
Kyle S. Brown

Marine Rifleman (uncredited)

Jason Latief Anderson
Jason Latief Anderson

Refugee (uncredited)

Timothy Burd
Timothy Burd

Burned Victim (uncredited)

Joseph DeBona
Joseph DeBona

Newark Deliveryman (uncredited)

Crew Members
John Williams
John Williams

Original Music Composer

Rick Carter
Rick Carter

Production Design

Janusz Kamiński
Janusz Kamiński

Director of Photography

Terri Taylor
Terri Taylor

Casting

Colin Wilson
Colin Wilson

Producer

Joanna Johnston
Joanna Johnston

Costume Design

H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells

Novel

Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn

Editor

Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Director

Debra Zane
Debra Zane

Casting

Stephanie Finochio
Stephanie Finochio

Stunts

David Gere
David Gere

Stunts

Andrew Menzies
Andrew Menzies

Art Direction

Shawnna Thibodeau
Shawnna Thibodeau

Stunts

Paul E. Short
Paul E. Short

Stunts

Al Goto
Al Goto

Stunts

Peter Epstein
Peter Epstein

Stunts

Paula Wagner
Paula Wagner

Executive Producer

Nicole Callender
Nicole Callender

Stunts

Armen Ksajikian
Armen Ksajikian

Musician

Peter Myles
Peter Myles

Music Editor

Ana Maria Quintana
Ana Maria Quintana

Script Supervisor

Larry Zanoff
Larry Zanoff

Armorer

Anna Behlmer
Anna Behlmer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Timmy Cruz
Timmy Cruz

Camera Operator

Aaron Glascock
Aaron Glascock

Sound Designer

Lois Burwell
Lois Burwell

Makeup Department Head

Addison Teague
Addison Teague

Sound Effects Editor

Gary A. Hecker
Gary A. Hecker

Foley

Richard Hymns
Richard Hymns

Supervising Sound Editor

Andy Nelson
Andy Nelson

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Richard King
Richard King

Supervising Sound Editor

Randy Thom
Randy Thom

Sound Designer

Richard King
Richard King

Sound Designer

Robin Bonaccorsi
Robin Bonaccorsi

Stunts

Daniel Sudick
Daniel Sudick

Special Effects Coordinator

Vic Armstrong
Vic Armstrong

Stunt Coordinator

Bruce Paul Barbour
Bruce Paul Barbour

Utility Stunts

Adam Somner
Adam Somner

First Assistant Director

Kathryn Barnhardt
Kathryn Barnhardt

Stand In

Steven Meizler
Steven Meizler

First Assistant Camera

James Clyne
James Clyne

Production Illustrator

Richard Hymns
Richard Hymns

Sound Editor

Annie Ellis
Annie Ellis

Stunts

Jennifer Caputo
Jennifer Caputo

Stunts

Dana Dru Evenson
Dana Dru Evenson

Stunts

Mark De Alessandro
Mark De Alessandro

Stunts

David Koepp
David Koepp

Screenplay

R.J. Kizer
R.J. Kizer

Supervising ADR Editor

Josh Friedman
Josh Friedman

Screenplay

Eliza Coleman
Eliza Coleman

Stunts

Laura Albert
Laura Albert

Stunts

John Cenatiempo
John Cenatiempo

Stunts

Todd Vaziri
Todd Vaziri

Compositing Artist

Heidi Moneymaker
Heidi Moneymaker

Stunts

Vic Armstrong
Vic Armstrong

Second Unit Director

Chris Navarro
Chris Navarro

ADR Recordist

Casey O'Neill
Casey O'Neill

Stunt Double

Rob Cunningham
Rob Cunningham

Utility Sound

John Williams
John Williams

Conductor

Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

Kasra Farahani
Kasra Farahani

Costume Illustrator

Caitlin McKenna
Caitlin McKenna

ADR Voice Casting

Marc Gabbana
Marc Gabbana

Concept Artist

Robert Alonzo
Robert Alonzo

Stunt Double

Pablo Helman
Pablo Helman

Visual Effects Supervisor

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War of the Worlds (2005) – Full Summary, Storyline & Review

TitleWar of the Worlds
Release DateTue Jun 28 2005
CountryUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
GenresAdventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime117 minutes
Rating6.5/10
Budget$132,000,000
Revenue$603,873,119
ProductionParamount Pictures

Overview

War of the Worlds is a Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction film produced in United States of America, originally released on Tue Jun 28 2005. With a runtime of 117 minutes, this movie engages audiences with cinematic visuals and storytelling.

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.

Storyline & Plot Overview

War of the Worlds follows powerful themes of Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction. The film delivers dramatic twists, intense moments, and well-built characters, keeping the audience invested throughout the journey.

Production & Background

Produced by Paramount Pictures in United States of America, the movie highlights premium visual effects, authentic locations, and strong sound engineering.

Audience Response

Viewers have rated the movie 6.5/10, praising its story, visual effects, and overall cinematic quality.

Movie Highlights

  • Impressive cinematography and location shots
  • High-quality action sequences
  • Emotion-driven character moments
  • Strong world-building inspired by folklore
  • Well-executed pacing and thrilling atmosphere

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the storyline of this movie?
The film follows a narrative built around strong emotional and visual elements, blending character-driven moments with cinematic pacing.

2. Is this movie based on a true story?
While certain elements may be inspired by real events, the movie primarily offers fictional storytelling for entertainment.

3. Is this movie suitable for family audiences?
The suitability depends on the film's themes, intensity, and age rating. Parents are advised to review guidance before watching with children.

4. On which platform is this movie available?
The film is available on its official streaming partner, depending on region and licensing.

5. Is this movie part of a franchise?
No, it is a standalone storyline.

6. What genre does this movie fall under?
It blends elements of Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, making it appealing to a wide range of viewers.

7. What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for 117 minutes, offering a complete and engaging experience.

8. How was the audience response?
Viewers praised the film for its narrative style, visuals, and emotional depth. It continues to attract new audiences.

9. Does the movie have a post-credit scene?
Some versions may include additional scenes, depending on region or production decisions.

10. Will there be a sequel to this movie?
A sequel depends on audience demand, box office success, and production confirmation.

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