War of the Worlds
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.
Release Year
2005
Runtime
117 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
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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War of the Worlds is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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