War of the Worlds (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, War of the Worlds is a drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse.
Who’s in it. War of the Worlds stars Jared Martin as Harrison Blackwood, Adrian Paul as John Kincaid, Lynda Mason Green as Suzanne McCullough and Philip Akin as Norton Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, War of the Worlds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Worlds (1988)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War of the Worlds?
- War of the Worlds stars Jared Martin, Adrian Paul, Lynda Mason Green, Philip Akin and Richard Chaves.
- When was War of the Worlds released?
- War of the Worlds was released in 1988.