

War of the Worlds
2019-10-28 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.2
When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with bated breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out by a devastating attack; pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. As aliens hunt and kill those left alive, the survivors ask a burning question – who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on our destruction?
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- Creators
- Howard Overman
- Production companies
- De Wereldvrede, Urban Myth Films, StudioCanal, Fox International Channels, AGC Studios
- Countries
- Belgium, France, United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Gabriel ByrneBill Ward
Léa DruckerCatherine Durand
Bayo GbadamosiKariem Gat Wich Machar
Molly WindsorMartha
Ty TennantTom Gresham
Lizzie BrocheréJuliet
Pearl ChandaZoe
Emilie de PreissacSophia Durand
Lukas HaasRichardTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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