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War of the Worlds

2025Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Thriller
14
UnwatchableGoodWatch score
IMDb2.4Letterboxd1.0/5Metacritic62.0Rotten Tomatoes4%20%

A tense, thrilling sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Your data is deadly.

Will Radford is a top analyst for Homeland Security who tracks potential threats through a mass surveillance program, until one day an attack by an unknown entity leads him to question whether the government is hiding something from him... and from the rest of the world.

Feels like

  • Found Footage Sci-Fi
  • Alien Invasion Thriller
  • Cinematic Horror Elements
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Grounded Realism
  • High-Tension Survival
  • Military Response Drama
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Modern Warfare Aesthetics
  • Panic and Chaos

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Rich Lee
Written by
Marc Hyman, H. G. Wells, Kenny Golde
Produced by
Timur Bekmambetov, Patrick Aiello
Music by
Jon Natchez

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Facts

July 29, 2025 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
July 29, 2025
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

The Massacre of Mankind, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Great Martian War 1913–1917 +9

  • The Massacre of Mankind
  • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
  • The Great Martian War 1913–1917
  • Sherlock Holmes' War of the Worlds
  • War of the Worlds: The Anglo-Martian War of 1895
  • Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds The Musical Drama
  • Scarlet Traces
  • The Hound of the D'Urbervilles
  • Superman War Of The Worlds
  • The Second War of the Worlds
  • Edison's Conquest of Mars
  • The War of the Worlds: Invasion

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream War of the Worlds?"

Questions about War of the Worlds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War of the Worlds?

Prime

In the United States, War of the Worlds streams on Prime. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

14
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 14 (IMDb 2.4, Letterboxd 1.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 6). Audiences rate it higher (21 out of 100) than critics (5).

Is War of the Worlds okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is War of the Worlds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will War of the Worlds scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does War of the Worlds use?

The Massacre of MankindThe League of Extraordinary GentlemenThe Great Martian War 1913–1917Sherlock Holmes' War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds: The Anglo-Martian War of 1895Jeff Waynes The War Of The Worlds The Musical DramaScarlet TracesThe Hound of the D'UrbervillesSuperman War Of The WorldsThe Second War of the WorldsEdison's Conquest of MarsThe War of the Worlds: Invasionand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including The Massacre of Mankind, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and The Great Martian War 1913–1917.