War of the Worlds (2005)

PG-13 ★ 6.5/10 117 min Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction United States English

Director: Steven Spielberg

Novel: H. G. Wells
Screenplay by: David Koepp, Josh Friedman

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Description

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.

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Top Cast

Tom Cruise Ray Ferrier

Dakota Fanning Rachel Ferrier

Justin Chatwin Robbie Ferrier

Miranda Otto Mary-Ann

Tim Robbins Harlan Ogilvy

Rick Gonzalez Vincent

Yul Vazquez Julio

Lenny Venito Manny the Mechanic

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