War of the Worlds (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2021, War of the Worlds is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Mario N. Bonassin, running about 87 minutes. “Life Will Never Be The Same” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sibling astronomers discover Martians are threatening to attack Earth, but no one believes them, until Martians land and nearly destroy all of New York City. As the siblings try to make it out of the city with their families, they discover the Martians have no immunity against the diseases of Earth, and must now figure out how to infect the invading army to eradicate the aliens before all of Earth is destroyed first.
Who’s in it. War of the Worlds stars Emily Killian as Allison, Mark Ruffalo as General R.W. Knutt, Federico Castelluccio and Gonzalo Menendez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, War of the Worlds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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, 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 War of the Worlds (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War of the Worlds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War of the Worlds worth watching?
- War of the Worlds holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, 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 Emily Killian, Mark Ruffalo, Federico Castelluccio, Gonzalo Menendez and Steve Schmidt.
- When was War of the Worlds released?
- War of the Worlds was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.