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The Tomorrow War

2021·Movie
2h 18min·PG-13
IMDb6.6Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes51%75%

Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

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The Tomorrow War fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The future, war, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The fight for tomorrow begins today.

The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
Time Travel ActionMonster MovieSci-Fi WarfareFamily DramaFuturistic DystopiaGlobal ThreatHigh-Stakes MissionAlien Invasion

Crew

Directed by:
Chris McKay, Thomas Robinson Harper, Nick Satriano
Written by:
Zach Dean
Produced by:
Chris Pratt, David Ellison, David S. Goyer
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Beau Borders, Tim Walston

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Tomorrow War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tomorrow War legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

The Tomorrow War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tomorrow War worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tomorrow War rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Tomorrow War?

2 h 18 min

The Tomorrow War runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tomorrow War?

Critics48
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tomorrow War higher (68) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Tomorrow War a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$14 million

No. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is The Tomorrow War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tomorrow War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tomorrow War in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tomorrow War use?

Bad FutureEarn Your Happy EndingDisappeared DadApocalypse HowDescriptively-Named SpeciesYou Are Already DeadHive MindForce FeedingYou Do NOT Want to KnowPlot ArmorForeshadowingRagtag Band of Misfitsand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for The Tomorrow War, including Bad Future, Earn Your Happy Ending, Disappeared Dad.