War of the Worlds (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, War of the Worlds is a documentary film directed by Cathleen O'Connell, running about 60 minutes. “We interrupt our program to bring you a special bulletin...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An account of Orson Welles' 1938 radio drama broadcast that inadvertently started a mass panic.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, War of the Worlds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of the Worlds page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Worlds (2013)?
- In US, War of the Worlds is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was War of the Worlds released?
- War of the Worlds was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.