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War of the Worlds

6.620051h 57mPG-13MovieAdventureThrillerScience Fiction

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.

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WritersDavid Koepp·Josh Friedman
ProducersColin Wilson·Kathleen Kennedy

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Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

TCTom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Ray
DFDakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Rachel
MOMiranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Mary Ann
JCJustin Chatwin
Justin Chatwin
Robbie
TRTim Robbins
Tim Robbins
Harlan Ogilvy
RGRick Gonzalez
Rick Gonzalez
Vincent
YVYul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez
Julio
LVLenny Venito
Lenny Venito
Manny the Mechanic
LWLisa Ann Walter
Lisa Ann Walter
Bartender
ARAnn Robinson
Ann Robinson
Grandmother
GBGene Barry
Gene Barry
Grandfather
DBDavid Alan Basche
David Alan Basche
Tim

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War of the Worlds — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams War of the Worlds?

War of the Worlds is streaming on Apple TV, HBO Max and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is War of the Worlds on Netflix?

No, War of the Worlds is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Apple TV and HBO Max.

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War of the Worlds isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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War of the Worlds is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.