The Tomorrow War
2021, English. Directed by Chris McKay.
The fight for tomorrow begins today.
The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Where to watch The Tomorrow War
The Tomorrow War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chris McKayDirector
- Chris PrattDan Forester
- Yvonne StrahovskiColonel Muri Forester
- J.K. SimmonsJames Forester
- Betty GilpinEmmy Forester
- Sam RichardsonCharlie
- Edwin HodgeDorian
- Jasmine MathewsLt. Hart
- Ryan Kiera ArmstrongYoung Muri Forester
- Keith PowersMajor Greenwood
- Mary Lynn RajskubNorah
- Mike MitchellCowan
- Jared ShawTank
Details
- Released
- 3 September 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Zach Dean
- Budget
- $200M
- Box office
- $14M
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The Tomorrow War: quick answers
Is The Tomorrow War worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 4,552 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Tomorrow War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tomorrow War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tomorrow War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tomorrow War is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tomorrow War on?
The Tomorrow War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tomorrow War?
If you liked The Tomorrow War, try Independence Day: Resurgence, Edge of Tomorrow, The Predator.
Who directed The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War (2021) was directed by Chris McKay and stars Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons.