Where to watch War of the Worlds(2005)

Name: War of the Worlds
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2005-06-28
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins

Movie · 2005 · 1h 57m · Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

In the United States, War of the Worlds is available to stream on HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Starz. It's also free on Kanopy and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.

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Where to stream War of the Worlds

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

War of the Worlds plot summary

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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.

Details

Release date: June 28, 2005
Runtime: 1h 57m
Genres: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 · 9,608 votes

War of the Worlds trailer

Cast

Tom CruiseRay
Dakota FanningRachel
Miranda OttoMary Ann
Justin ChatwinRobbie
Tim RobbinsHarlan Ogilvy
Rick GonzalezVincent
Yul VazquezJulio
Lenny VenitoManny the Mechanic
Lisa Ann WalterBartender
Ann RobinsonGrandmother

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Where can I watch War of the Worlds?

Can I rent or buy War of the Worlds?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.