The War of the Worlds: Next Century
1981, Polish. Directed by Piotr Szulkin.
Poland, Christmastime. A band of hyperintelligent, bloodthirsty Martians take over the country and enlist hapless television newscaster Iron Idem as the voice of their propaganda machine. But when Iron dares to go off message, he makes an enemy even greater than the aliens—the state itself.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The War of the Worlds: Next Century is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Piotr SzulkinDirector
- Roman WilhelmiIron Idem
- Krystyna JandaGea
- Jerzy StuhrAttorney
- Stanisław TymSecret Agent
- Witold PyrkoszJudge
- Zbigniew BuczkowskiPoliceman
- Bogusław SobczukTV News Presenter
- Mariusz DmochowskiHead of TV Station
- Marek WalczewskiCommittee Receptionist
- Bożena DykielNurse Drawing Blood
- Joanna ŻółkowskaWoman with Dog
- Wiesław DrzewiczOld Man
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1981
- Original title
- Wojna światów - następne stulecie
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Piotr Szulkin
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The War of the Worlds: Next Century: quick answers
What should I watch before The War of the Worlds: Next Century?
Watch Golem (1980) first.
What comes after The War of the Worlds: Next Century?
Next in the series: O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization (1985) and Ga-ga: Glory to the Heroes (1986).
Is The War of the Worlds: Next Century worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The War of the Worlds: Next Century?
The War of the Worlds: Next Century runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The War of the Worlds: Next Century have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The War of the Worlds: Next Century. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The War of the Worlds: Next Century parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The War of the Worlds: Next Century on?
The War of the Worlds: Next Century is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War of the Worlds: Next Century?
If you liked The War of the Worlds: Next Century, try O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization, On the Silver Globe, The Man Who Fell to Earth.
Who directed The War of the Worlds: Next Century?
The War of the Worlds: Next Century (1981) was directed by Piotr Szulkin and stars Roman Wilhelmi, Krystyna Janda, Jerzy Stuhr.