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War of the Worlds (2005)
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📌 Available on platforms🛡️ PG-13
📖 Story
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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Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyRising and charged
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited fortense action and constant forward momentum
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
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Best suited for13
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight War of the Worlds is a 2005 film in the Adventure / Thriller category from United States. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Runtime: about 117 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Adventure / Thriller, Released in 2005, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 117 minutes, Starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning.
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Commercial performance analysis
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🚀Blockbuster4.57x
Commercial takeaway
Revenue massively outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 4.57x📈 ROI: +357%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$132M
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$604M
Total reported box office return.
🚀Net gain
+$472M
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
4.57x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Relative scale inside this section
ROI +357%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, net gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Runtime
117 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Now available on 2 official platforms
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Cast & crew
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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Lisa Ann Walter
Bartender
Ann Robinson
Grandmother
Gene Barry
Grandfather
David Alan Basche
Tim
Roz Abrams
Herself
Camillia Monet
News Producer
Director: Steven Spielberg
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1What is movie War of the Worlds (2005)?
It is a movie released in 2005 within the Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction category.
2What is the story of War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds (2005) is a movie in the Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch 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 War of the Worlds?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 9,179 ratings.
5What is the runtime of War of the Worlds?
Its runtime is about 117 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is War of the Worlds best suited for?
An action-driven experience with rising pressure, sharp confrontations, and a clear push toward the next turn.
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6.5 / 10
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