The War of the Worlds
1953, English. Directed by Byron Haskin.
Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 750 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Byron HaskinDirector
- Gene BarryClayton Forrester
- Ann RobinsonSylvia Van Buren
- Lewis MartinMatthew Collins
- Les TremayneGeneral Mann
- Frank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited)
- Vernon RichRalph Heffner
- Sandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck
- Ann CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
- Robert CornthwaiteDr. Pryor
- Cedric HardwickeCommentary (voice)
- Houseley Stevenson Jr.General Mann's Aide
- William PhippsWash Perry
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barré Lyndon
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $2M
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What The War of the Worlds is based on
The War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds, an 1897 novel by H. G. Wells.
Novel · 1897
The War of the Worlds
By H. G. Wells
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The War of the Worlds: quick answers
What should I watch before The War of the Worlds?
Watch The Wizard of Oz (1939) first.
Is The War of the Worlds worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 750 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The War of the Worlds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The War of the Worlds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The War of the Worlds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The War of the Worlds is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The War of the Worlds on?
The War of the Worlds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War of the Worlds?
If you liked The War of the Worlds, try The 5th Wave, Starship Troopers, Lifeforce.
Who directed The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds (1953) was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin.
What is The War of the Worlds based on?
The War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds, an 1897 novel by H. G. Wells.