War of the Worlds

Jun 28, 2005

1h 57m

★ 6.5

They're already here.

Overview

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.

Genres

Adventure

Thriller

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

DreamWorks Pictures

Amblin Entertainment

Cruise/Wagner Productions

War of the Worlds Trailers

Cast

Ray Ferrier

Tom Cruise

Rachel Ferrier

Dakota Fanning

Robbie Ferrier

Justin Chatwin

Mary-Ann

Miranda Otto

Harlan Ogilvy

Tim Robbins

Vincent

Rick Gonzalez

Julio

Yul Vazquez

Manny the Mechanic

Lenny Venito

Bartender

Lisa Ann Walter

Grandmother

Ann Robinson

Grandfather

Gene Barry

Tim

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