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War of the Worlds

Remake of the 1953 adaptation based on HG Wells's classic novel about a dock worker's fight to get his children to safety when merciless aliens attack Earth.

Science fiction remake of the 1953 adaptation of HG Wells's classic novel about a dock worker's fight to get his children to safety when merciless aliens attack Earth.

As the family race through the streets of New York, they find themselves being chased by giant tripods while alien vessels open fire on the retreating crowd, incinerating everything that gets in the way.

1 hour, 46 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Apr 2021 00:00

Music Played

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Prologue

  • Dragonbound

    10 - Herzen Aus Finsternis (4. Der Pleadon)

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    The Intersection Scene

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Confrontation With Ogilvy

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Ray and Rachel

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    The Ferry Scene

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Reaching The Country

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Probing The Basement

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Confrontation With Ogilvy

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Escape From The Basket

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    The Return To Boston

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    The Separation of The Family

  • John Williams

    The Reunion

  • John Williams, The Hollywood Studio Symphony

    Escape From The City

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Steven Spielberg
Ray Ferrier Tom Cruise
Rachel Ferrier Dakota Fanning
Mary Ann Ferrier Miranda Otto
Robbie Justin Chatwin
Harlan Ogilvy Tim Robbins
Tim David Alan Basche
Vincent Rick Gonzalez
Manny the Mechanic Lenny Venito
Grandmother Ann Robinson
Grandfather Gene Barry
Producer Kathleen Kennedy
Producer Colin Wilson
Writer David Koepp

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