War of the Worlds (2005)
English action film directed by Steven Spielberg
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m 117 min
- Released
- 29 June 2005
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 29 June 2005. It is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Justin Chatwin.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Cast
- Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Lenny Venito, Lisa Ann Walter, David Alan Basche, Amy Ryan, George Fisher, Ann Robinson
- Cinematography
- Janusz Kamiński
- Editing
- Michael Kahn
- Music
- John Williams
- Written by
- Josh Friedman, David Koepp
- Produced by
- Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks, Amblin Entertainment, Cruise/Wagner Productions
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix, SkyShowtime
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $132 million
- Box office
- $603.87 million
- Based on
- The War of the Worlds
- Set in
- New Jersey, New York City, New York
- Filmed in
- Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 June 2005
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes, or 117 min.
When did War of the Worlds release?
War of the Worlds released on 29 June 2005.
Who directed War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds is directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who is in the cast of War of the Worlds?
The cast of War of the Worlds includes Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins and Rick Gonzalez.
Where can I watch War of the Worlds online?
War of the Worlds streams on Netflix.
How much did War of the Worlds earn at the box office?
War of the Worlds grossed $603.87 million on a budget of $132 million.
What is War of the Worlds rated in the US?
War of the Worlds is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is War of the Worlds based on a true story or a book?
War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds.
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