Where can I watch War of the Worlds (2005)?

In US, War of the Worlds is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

War of the Worlds holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in War of the Worlds?

War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Tim Robbins.

When was War of the Worlds released?

War of the Worlds was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.

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War of the Worlds (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2005, War of the Worlds is a thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 117 minutes. “They're already here.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier, Dakota Fanning as Rachel Ferrier, Miranda Otto as Mary-Ann and Justin Chatwin as Robbie Ferrier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, War of the Worlds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $603.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of the Worlds page.

If you liked it. Fans of War of the Worlds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch War of the Worlds (2005)?: In US, War of the Worlds is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is War of the Worlds worth watching?: War of the Worlds holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in War of the Worlds?: War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Tim Robbins.
When was War of the Worlds released?: War of the Worlds was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.