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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds (2005): Cast

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is a 2005 sci-fi thriller directed by Timothy Hines, starring Darlene Sellers as Mrs. Elphinstone, Susan Goforth and John Kaufman. It runs 3 hours.

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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Timothy Hines
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds About?

The premise of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds without spoilers.

This movie is a faithful adaptation of H. G. Well’s book, set in the 19th century.

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • english
  • outer space
  • alien ruling earth
  • space war
  • fictional war
  • tripod
  • mars the planet
  • bacteria
  • poison gas
  • destruction
  • destruction of city
  • london england
+7 more
  • england
  • battle
  • alien
  • alien invasion
  • 1900s
  • 1890s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds Cast & Characters

Darlene Sellers leads the cast as Mrs. Elphinstone, with Susan Goforth as The Wife and John Kaufman as The Curate. Directed by Timothy Hines; 57 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Timothy Hines

More films directed by Timothy Hines: 10 Days in a Madhouse and War of the Worlds the True Story.

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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds Trailers & Videos

The trailer of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds.

Pendragon Pictures’ The War of the Worlds — Final Theatrical Trailer
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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: Director's Cut” and “The Classic War of the Worlds”.

Also known as
  • H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds: Director's Cut
  • The Classic War of the Worlds
  • 世界大战争

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H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds?

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds released?

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds was released on June 13, 2005.

Who directed H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds?

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds was directed by Timothy Hines.

More films by Timothy Hines

Who is in the cast of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds?

H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds stars Darlene Sellers as Mrs. Elphinstone, Susan Goforth as The Wife and John Kaufman as The Curate, among 57 credited actors.

Does H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds have a post-credit scene?

No. H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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