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War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

Adventure Thriller Science Fiction
2005, Movie, 1h 57min
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.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning

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Tom Cruise
as Ray
Dakota Fanning
as Rachel
Miranda Otto
as Mary Ann
Justin Chatwin
as Robbie
Tim Robbins
as Harlan Ogilvy
Rick Gonzalez
as Vincent
Yul Vazquez
as Julio
Lenny Venito
as Manny the Mechanic
Lisa Ann Walter
as Bartender
Ann Robinson
as Grandmother

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