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.
Where to stream War of the Worlds
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on JustWatch TV Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Trailer
Trailer
Tom Cruise Hunted by Alien Drone
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
On Mac
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like War of the Worlds
Frequently asked questions about War of the Worlds
Where can I watch War of the Worlds in the United States?
War of the Worlds is available to stream on HBO Max, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is War of the Worlds on HBO Max?
Yes. War of the Worlds is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV channel, and Kanopy.
Can I watch War of the Worlds for free?
War of the Worlds streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, and Tim Robbins. Steven Spielberg is the director.
How long is War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did War of the Worlds come out?
War of the Worlds was released on June 28, 2005.
Which studio made War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds was produced by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Amblin Entertainment in the United States.
What was the budget for War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds was made on a budget of $132,000,000.
How much did War of the Worlds make at the box office?
War of the Worlds grossed $603,873,119 worldwide, against a budget of $132,000,000.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.