Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 06/29/05 Home Video 11/22/05 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images Running Time 1 hour 57 minutes Genre Science-Fiction/Action Directed by Steven Spielberg Cast Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Rick Gonzalez Studio Paramount Pictures |
WAR OF THE WORLDS
SYNOPSIS
On June 29th, 2005, Earth goes to war. From
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures
comes "War of the Worlds," directed by Steven
Spielberg and starring international superstar Tom
Cruise. A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells's
seminal classic, the sci-fi adventure thriller reveals
the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind
through the eyes of one American family fighting to
survive it. The film also stars Dakota Fanning,
Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, and Tim Robbins.
Cruise stars as Ray Ferrier, a divorced dockworker
and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife
(Miranda Otto) and her new husband drop off his
teenage son Robbie (Justin Chatwin) and young
daughter Rachel (Dakota Fanning) for a rare
weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning
storm touches down.
Moments later, at an intersection near his house,
Ray witnesses an extraordinary event that will
change all their lives forever. A towering
three-legged war machine emerges from deep
beneath the earth and, before anyone can react,
incinerates everything in sight. An ordinary day has
suddenly become the most extraordinary event of
their lifetimes - the first strike in a catastrophic
alien attack on Earth.
On June 29th, 2005, Earth goes to war. From
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures
comes "War of the Worlds," directed by Steven
Spielberg and starring international superstar Tom
Cruise. A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells's
seminal classic, the sci-fi adventure thriller reveals
the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind
through the eyes of one American family fighting to
survive it. The film also stars Dakota Fanning,
Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, and Tim Robbins.
Cruise stars as Ray Ferrier, a divorced dockworker
and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife
(Miranda Otto) and her new husband drop off his
teenage son Robbie (Justin Chatwin) and young
daughter Rachel (Dakota Fanning) for a rare
weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning
storm touches down.
Moments later, at an intersection near his house,
Ray witnesses an extraordinary event that will
change all their lives forever. A towering
three-legged war machine emerges from deep
beneath the earth and, before anyone can react,
incinerates everything in sight. An ordinary day has
suddenly become the most extraordinary event of
their lifetimes - the first strike in a catastrophic
alien attack on Earth.
Ray scrambles to get his children away from this merciless new enemy, embarking on a journey that will
take them across the ravaged countryside, where they become caught in the desperate tide of refugees
fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of Tripods.
But no matter where they run, there is no safety, no refuge … only Ray's unconquerable will to protect the
ones he loves.
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures present an Amblin Entertainment/Cruise|Wagner
Production, a Steven Spielberg film, "War of the Worlds." Directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay
by Josh Friedman and David Koepp, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, the film is produced by Kathleen
Kennedy and Colin Wilson. The executive producer is Paula Wagner. The film also stars Dakota Fanning,
Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Tim Robbins. This film has been rated PG-13 for Frightening Sequences
of Sci-Fi Violence and Disturbing Images.
Spielberg's core filmmaking team, which has collaborated with the director on numerous projects, is led
by director of photography Janusz Kaminski, ASC, production designer Rick Carter, editor Michael Kahn,
A.C.E., and costume designer Joanna Johnston. Music is composed by John Williams. Visual effects and
animation is by Industrial Light & Magic, led by senior visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and visual
effects supervisor Pablo Helman.
"War of the Worlds" opens worldwide on June 29, 2005. The film's official website is: www.
waroftheworlds.com -- © DreamWorks Pictures
take them across the ravaged countryside, where they become caught in the desperate tide of refugees
fleeing from an extraterrestrial army of Tripods.
But no matter where they run, there is no safety, no refuge … only Ray's unconquerable will to protect the
ones he loves.
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures present an Amblin Entertainment/Cruise|Wagner
Production, a Steven Spielberg film, "War of the Worlds." Directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay
by Josh Friedman and David Koepp, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, the film is produced by Kathleen
Kennedy and Colin Wilson. The executive producer is Paula Wagner. The film also stars Dakota Fanning,
Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Tim Robbins. This film has been rated PG-13 for Frightening Sequences
of Sci-Fi Violence and Disturbing Images.
Spielberg's core filmmaking team, which has collaborated with the director on numerous projects, is led
by director of photography Janusz Kaminski, ASC, production designer Rick Carter, editor Michael Kahn,
A.C.E., and costume designer Joanna Johnston. Music is composed by John Williams. Visual effects and
animation is by Industrial Light & Magic, led by senior visual effects supervisor Dennis Muren and visual
effects supervisor Pablo Helman.
"War of the Worlds" opens worldwide on June 29, 2005. The film's official website is: www.
waroftheworlds.com -- © DreamWorks Pictures
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DVD Details
Version Details
Sound Format Digital Theater
Systems (akin to 5.1)
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre
Screen Formats Enhanced
Widescreen for 16x9 TV/
Subtitle Languages Eng/Fre/Spa
Additional Features Interviews
with Steven Spielberg and Tom
Cruise Pre-Visualization:
discover the artistry and
imagination behind the film's
spectacular action sequences
Designing the Enemy: tripods
and aliens War Chronicles:
on-set production diaries The
H.G. Wells Legacy
Chapters Disc #1 -- War of the
Worlds
1. Earth Under Man [4:17]
2. Eve of the War [4:02]
3. Coming of the Invaders [4:58]
4. In the Storm [5:43]
5. The Machine Emerges [6:27]
6. Heat-Ray [4:15]
7. Escape [4:47]
8. How We Reached Home
[4:13]
9. At the Window [5:06]
10. Human Toll [5:09]
11. Worst of Man [6:13]
12. Exodus [4:03]
13. Hudson Ferry [5:22]
14. The Fighting Begins [5:52]
15. Harlan Ogilvy [5:15]
16. Disturbing Revelations [4:35]
17. Stillness [4:18]
18. Days of Imprisonment [4:15]
19. Alone With Harlan [4:55]
20. Under Foot [2:59]
21. Earth Under Them [4:07]
22. In Boston [4:19]
23. Wreckage [4:14]
24. End Credits [6:49]
Version Details
Sound Format Digital Theater
Systems (akin to 5.1)
Description Flags General title
Languages/Sound Eng/Fre
Screen Formats Enhanced
Widescreen for 16x9 TV/
Subtitle Languages Eng/Fre/Spa
Additional Features Interviews
with Steven Spielberg and Tom
Cruise Pre-Visualization:
discover the artistry and
imagination behind the film's
spectacular action sequences
Designing the Enemy: tripods
and aliens War Chronicles:
on-set production diaries The
H.G. Wells Legacy
Chapters Disc #1 -- War of the
Worlds
1. Earth Under Man [4:17]
2. Eve of the War [4:02]
3. Coming of the Invaders [4:58]
4. In the Storm [5:43]
5. The Machine Emerges [6:27]
6. Heat-Ray [4:15]
7. Escape [4:47]
8. How We Reached Home
[4:13]
9. At the Window [5:06]
10. Human Toll [5:09]
11. Worst of Man [6:13]
12. Exodus [4:03]
13. Hudson Ferry [5:22]
14. The Fighting Begins [5:52]
15. Harlan Ogilvy [5:15]
16. Disturbing Revelations [4:35]
17. Stillness [4:18]
18. Days of Imprisonment [4:15]
19. Alone With Harlan [4:55]
20. Under Foot [2:59]
21. Earth Under Them [4:07]
22. In Boston [4:19]
23. Wreckage [4:14]
24. End Credits [6:49]