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The War of the Worlds (1953)
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The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
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Worth tryingSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
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Family friendly
Generally suitable for family viewing.
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Content levelLight content
GuidanceSuitable for most ages
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action
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Viewer insight The War of the Worlds is a 1953 film in the Science Fiction / Action category from United Kingdom. Directed by Byron Haskin. Starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson. Runtime: about 85 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Science Fiction / Action, Released in 1953, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Runtime: about 85 minutes, Starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson.
Runtime
85 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Gene Barry
Clayton Forrester
Ann Robinson
Sylvia Van Buren
Lewis Martin
Matthew Collins
Les Tremayne
General Mann
Frank Kreig
Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
Vernon Rich
Ralph Heffner
Sandro Giglio
Dr. Bilderbeck
Ann Codee
Dr. Duprey (uncredited)
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Robert Cornthwaite
Dr. Pryor
Cedric Hardwicke
Commentary (voice)
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
General Mann's Aide
William Phipps
Wash Perry
Jack Kruschen
Salvatore
Paul Birch
Alonzo Hogue (uncredited)
Director: Byron Haskin
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1What is movie The War of the Worlds (1953)?
It is a movie released in 1953 within the Science Fiction, Action category.
2What is the story of The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds (1953) is a movie in the Science Fiction, Action category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The War of the Worlds online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of The War of the Worlds?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 699 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The War of the Worlds?
Its runtime is about 85 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The War of the Worlds best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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