World War Z (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, World War Z is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Marc Forster, running about 116 minutes. “Remember Philly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
Who’s in it. World War Z stars Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, Mireille Enos as Karen Lane, Daniella Kertesz as Segen and James Badge Dale as Captain Speke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, World War Z has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $531.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel 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 World War Z page.
If you liked it. Fans of World War Z tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World War Z (2013)?
- In US, World War Z is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 World War Z worth watching?
- World War Z holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in World War Z?
- World War Z stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale and Ludi Boeken.
- When was World War Z released?
- World War Z was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.