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2005 · 117 min · PG-13

War of the Worlds

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

War of the Worlds (2005) is a Adventure film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in New York City and Boston during the 2000s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A alien invasion and survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Tom CruiseDakota FanningMiranda OttoJustin ChatwinTim RobbinsRick GonzalezYul VazquezLenny Venito

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityBoston
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien InvasionSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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