How long is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The War of the Worlds rated?

The War of the Worlds is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream The War of the Worlds?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The War of the Worlds (1953) runs 1 h 25 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.8 from 745 TMDB members. 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: 1 h 25 min — ends 9:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Action
Released: April 3, 1953
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 745 votes
Director: Byron Haskin
Starring: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Lewis Martin, Les Tremayne
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The War of the Worlds?: The War of the Worlds is 1 h 25 min long (85 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The War of the Worlds rated?: The War of the Worlds is rated G in the US.
Is The War of the Worlds a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Science Fiction and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The War of the Worlds?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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