# War of the Worlds (2005) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/war-of-the-worlds-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 69% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 117 min |

## Quick answer

War of the Worlds (2005) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Spielberg’s invasion nightmare — Cruise as a terrified dad in one of the most intense blockbuster openings of the 2000s. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Critics consensus

Spielberg’s invasion nightmare — Cruise as a terrified dad in one of the most intense blockbuster openings of the 2000s.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins, Rick Gonzalez, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Lisa Ann Walter, Ann Robinson

## Common questions

**Is War of the Worlds worth watching?**
War of the Worlds holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Spielberg’s invasion nightmare — Cruise as a terrified dad in one of the most intense blockbuster openings of the 2000s.

**What is War of the Worlds about?**
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.

**Who directed War of the Worlds?**
War of the Worlds (2005) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of War of the Worlds?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 75%, audience 69%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch War of the Worlds?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the War of the Worlds page for current options.

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