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

David Alan Basche

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