
- This item is used Description A nerve-wracking adventure that both "enraptures and astonishes" (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune). In the film War of the Worlds, star actor Tom Cruise and star director and Oscar®-winner* Steven Spielberg join forces once again to create one of the most magnificent cinematic experiences of all time! The film is a modern interpretation of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, which concerns a tremendous fight for the very survival of humanity, told through the perspective of an ordinary family. Ray Ferrier (Cruise) must flee to save himself and his family from a terrifying army of tripedal aliens that wipe out everything in their path. War of the Worlds is an action-packed adventure that almost explodes with spectacular special effects!* 1998 Best Director, Saving Private Ryan; 1993 Best Picture and Best Director, Schindler's List Region code 2 Edition Running time in minutes 112 Production year 2005