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War of the Worlds

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 2005 ·

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Answer Summary: Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

War of the Worlds (2005) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for War of the Worlds?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

70%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

75% Editorial Rating
69% Audience snapshot · excluded
73 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 57m
Cast
Tom Cruise , Dakota Fanning , Miranda Otto , Justin Chatwin , Tim Robbins , Rick Gonzalez , Yul Vazquez , Lenny Venito , Lisa Ann Walter , Ann Robinson
Streaming
fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+
Language
English

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • MGM+
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch War of the Worlds by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Netflix, Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Apple TV+, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Netflix
Philippines Netflix, Apple TV+
South Africa Netflix, Apple TV+
South Korea Netflix, Apple TV+
Thailand Netflix
Turkey TV+
United Kingdom Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+
United States fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (69%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Fans of Adventure

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

Yes — War of the Worlds earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Spielberg’s invasion nightmare — Cruise as a terrified dad in one of the most intense blockbuster openings of the 2000s.

Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is War of the Worlds about?

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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