The War of the Worlds

Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!

19531h 25m6.8(736 votes)

Science FictionAction

Synopsis

The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.

The War of the Worlds (1953) is a science fiction and action film directed by Byron Haskin. It stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, and Lewis Martin. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 736 votes.

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Director

Byron Haskin

Cast

Gene Barry

Clayton Forrester

Ann Robinson

Sylvia Van Buren

Lewis Martin

Matthew Collins

Les Tremayne

General Mann

Frank Kreig

Fiddler Hawkins (uncredited)

Vernon Rich

Ralph Heffner

Sandro Giglio

Dr. Bilderbeck

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Where can I watch The War of the Worlds?

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Who stars in The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, and Les Tremayne, and was directed by Byron Haskin.

How long is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The War of the Worlds come out?

The War of the Worlds was released in 1953.

What genre is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction and action film.

Is The War of the Worlds worth watching?

The War of the Worlds holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.