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Film · 0 connectionsWar of the Worlds (2005)
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- 117 min
- 12 age guide
- ★ 6.6/10 from 9,517 ratings
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.
Directed bySteven Spielberg
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