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Per Steen Møller
rated 9

A classic and extremely well made for it's time. The movie later inspired a TV series.

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Cast & Crew

Byron Haskin
Director
Herman Hack
As Worker Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
As Man in Church (uncredited)
Paul Frees
As Second Radio Reporter / Opening Announcer
Dale Van Sickel
As Looter (uncredited)
George Magrill
As Traffic Cop (uncredited)
James Conaty
As Man at Pacific Institute of Science and Technology (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
As Party Guest (uncredited)

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"The War of the Worlds" (1953) is a classic science fiction film that follows the invasion of Earth by Martians. The movie begins with a large object crashing near a small town in California, and it quickly becomes apparent that the occupants are not friendly. The Martians begin their assault on Earth, using their advanced technology to destroy cities and obliterate human resistance. As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, a small group of scientists and survivors must band together to find a way to defeat the invaders and save humanity. With its groundbreaking special effects and eerie atmosphere, "The War of the Worlds" remains a timeless masterpiece of the science fiction genre.

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You can stream The War of the Worlds on: Apple TV Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to The War of the Worlds? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The War of the Worlds include Batman and Robin, The Mysterians, The Day the Sky Exploded, Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, Radar Men from the Moon, 20 Million Miles to Earth (Black & White).

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The War of the Worlds was released in theaters on August 13, 1953.