War of the Worlds
Directed by Steven Spielberg · 2005 ·
War of the Worlds (2005) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (75%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (69%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
- Celluloid Score 70% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Fans of Adventure
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is War of the Worlds worth watching?
Yes — War of the Worlds earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Spielberg’s invasion nightmare — Cruise as a terrified dad in one of the most intense blockbuster openings of the 2000s.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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