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World War Z

2013·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic636.8Rotten Tomatoes67%72%

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fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloStarz

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World War Z fingerprint

A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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There will come a day when the world we know will end.

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
Global Zombie PandemicHigh-Stakes ThrillerScientific Mystery SolvingFamily Survival DramaRealistic Apocalyptic HorrorFast-Paced ActionHope Amidst ChaosInternational LocationsBrad Pitt Lead PerformanceTense Atmosphere

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Directed by:
Marc Forster
Written by:
Damon Lindelof, Max Brooks, Drew Goddard
Produced by:
Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami

Sequels and Prequels

World War Z
World War Z (2013)
GoodWatch score 67
Untitled World War Z Sequel
Untitled World War Z Sequel
GoodWatch score 69

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Questions about World War Z

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream World War Z?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloStarz

In the United States, World War Z streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, Philo, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is World War Z worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 63).

Is there a sequel to World War Z?

  1. World War Z (2013)
  2. Untitled World War Z Sequel

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Untitled World War Z Sequel.

Is World War Z okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will World War Z scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is World War Z plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does World War Z use?

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!Bloodless CarnageProduct PlacementIf I Do Not ReturnAbsurdly Ineffective BarricadeRule of CoolBlatant LiesBadass BoastCrazy-PreparedThe Mountains of IllinoisSecurity BlanketCosy Catastropheand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 tropes for it, including Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Bloodless Carnage, and Product Placement.