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H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

“The invasion has already begun.”

★ 5.2(72)20051h 40m

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: David Michael Latt
Release date: 2005-06-28
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Asylum
Part of: War of the Worlds Collection

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds — trailer

About H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is a 2005 movie in the Science Fiction genre, directed by David Michael Latt, starring C. Thomas Howell, Rhett Giles and Jake Busey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this modern retelling of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi horror, civilization is laid to ruin when a super race of aliens invades Earth. In a blink of an eye, massive "walkers" cover the planet, annihilating all in their path. As cities crumble and human flesh is ripped from the bone, one man struggles to find the one weapon that will turn the tide for mankind.

Cast

C. Thomas Howell

George Herbert

Rhett Giles

Pastor Victor

Jake Busey

Lt. Samuelson

Peter Greene

Matt Herbert

Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots

Felicity Herbert

Dashiell Howell

Alex Herbert

Kim Little

Rebecca

Leigh Scott

Sean

Andrew Lauer

Kerry Williams

Sarah Lieving

Nancy

Themes & keywords

dystopiaspace invasionalienpriestastronomersoldieralien invasion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds on Netflix?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds stars C. Thomas Howell, Rhett Giles, Jake Busey, Peter Greene and Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots.

When did H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds come out?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is a 2005 movie directed by David Michael Latt.

What genre is H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds is Science Fiction film.

Who directed H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds?+

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds was directed by David Michael Latt.