War of the Worlds Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to War of the Worlds, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

War of the Worlds (2005) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. They're already here.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier; Dakota Fanning as Rachel Ferrier; Justin Chatwin as Robbie Ferrier; Miranda Otto as Mary-Ann; Tim Robbins as Harlan Ogilvy; Rick Gonzalez as Vincent; Yul Vazquez as Julio; Lenny Venito as Manny the Mechanic
About 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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch War of the Worlds?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of War of the Worlds?
Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier; Dakota Fanning as Rachel Ferrier; Justin Chatwin as Robbie Ferrier; Miranda Otto as Mary-Ann; Tim Robbins as Harlan Ogilvy; Rick Gonzalez as Vincent; Yul Vazquez as Julio; Lenny Venito as Manny the Mechanic
Is this War of the Worlds guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



