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War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

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War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

2005

1h 57m

Science Fiction

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2005

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1h 57m

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Storyline

"They're already here."

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.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 57m
: Jun 28, 2005
Digital Release: Jan 6, 2006
Languages: English
Director: Steven Spielberg
Production: Paramount Pictures
DreamWorks Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Cruise/Wagner Productions
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

115 Cast Members

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Ray

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Rachel

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

Mary Ann

Justin Chatwin

Justin Chatwin

Robbie

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Harlan Ogilvy

Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Vincent

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

Julio

Lenny Venito

Lenny Venito

Manny The Mechanic

Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter

Bartender

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Grandmother

Gene Barry

Gene Barry

Grandfather

David Alan Basche

David Alan Basche

Tim

Roz Abrams

Roz Abrams

Herself

Michael Brownlee

Michael Brownlee

TV Reporter - Osaka

Camillia Monet

Camillia Monet

News Producer

Marlon Young

Marlon Young

News Cameraman

John Eddins

John Eddins

News Van Driver

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Hatch Boss / Load Manager

David Harbour

David Harbour

Dock Worker

Miguel Antonio Ferrer

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