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H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

2005Movie1 h 40 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.2Rotten Tomatoes60%21%

An epic, pulse-pounding sci-fi movie about war and the future, with standout sound design and score.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The invasion has already begun.

In this modern retelling of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi horror, civilization is laid to ruin when a super race of aliens invades Earth. In a blink of an eye, massive "walkers" cover the planet, annihilating all in their path. As cities crumble and human flesh is ripped from the bone, one man struggles to find the one weapon that will turn the tide for mankind.

Feels like

  • Alien Invasion
  • Sci-Fi Disaster
  • Apocalyptic Thriller
  • Intense Survival
  • Visually Spectacular
  • High Tension
  • Father-Daughter Dynamic
  • Spielbergian Action
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
David Michael Latt
Written by
Carlos De Los Rios, David Michael Latt, H. G. Wells
Produced by
David Rimawi
Music by
Ralph Rieckermann

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Facts

June 28, 2005 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 28, 2005
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?"

Questions about H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

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Where can I stream H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?

fuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVFlixFlingPlex

In the United States, H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds streams on fuboTV, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 3.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (27).

Is there a sequel to H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?

  1. H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (2005)
  2. War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008).

Will I feel good after watching H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.