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An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival. An ordinary man has to protect his children against alien invaders in this science fiction action film freely adapted from the classic story by H.G. Wells.
Steven Spielberg's adaptation of War of the Worlds delivers on the thrill and paranoia of H.G. Wells' classic novel while impressively updating the action and effects for modern audiences.
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A contemporary retelling of H.G.Wells‘ classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Jun 28, 2005 · "War of the Worlds" is a big, clunky movie containing some sensational sights but lacking the zest and joyous energy we expect from Steven Spielberg. It proceeds with the lead-footed deliberation of its 1950s predecessors to give us an alien invasion that is malevolent, destructive and, from the alien point of view, pointless.
Jun 29, 2005 · 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. Steven Spielberg. H.G. Wells. Josh Friedman. David Koepp. Written by on February 13, 2023.
War of the Worlds is a 2005 American science fiction action-thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Josh Friedman and David Koepp, based on H. G. Wells' 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds. Tom Cruise stars in the main role alongside Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, and Tim Robbins, with narration by Morgan Freeman.
Jun 23, 2005 · Cast & Crew. Awards. Releases. Related. Share on. facebook. twitter. Synopsis by Mark Deming. An ordinary man has to protect his children against alien invaders in this science fiction thriller, freely adapted from the classic story by H.G. Wells.
