War of the Worlds (2005)

2005 • 116 minutes

3.8

104 reviews

76%

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Eligible

About this movie

A contemporary retelling of H.G.Wells' classic, the sci-fi thriller reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family. Fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of killer Tripods that annihilate everything in their path, Ray Ferrier (Cruise) races to keep his family safe.

Rating

Ratings and reviews

3.8

104 reviews

Richard Collins

March 28, 2020

Americans often wreck classic British novels, but this adaptation is quite good and much better than the first American version from the 1950s. More faithful too. Still Orson Welles radioplay remains the greatest adaptation to another medium and Jeff Wayne's classic musical version is also superior.

Micheal Kvaich

January 11, 2019

best SciFi does it beat the original? i love them both tbh and i think both movies compliment each other. Robbie is annoying in newest tho the sap 😂

S McC

July 13, 2018

Would have been good, but kid screaming is like nails down a chalkboard, and it's half the movie.