IMDb Details
Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesUnited Kingdom: War of the Worlds
India: War of the Worlds (English)
Philippines: War of the Worlds (Tagalog, dubbed version)
Thailand: War of the Worlds (English)
United States: War of the Worlds
India: H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (Tamil)
India: H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (Telugu)
United States: H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (complete title)
France: Invasion
United Kingdom: Invasion (cable TV title)
Austria: Krieg der Welten 3 (DVD Title)
Germany: Krieg der Welten 3 (DVD Title)
Austria: Krieg der Welten 3 - Wie alles begann
Germany: Krieg der Welten 3 - Wie alles begann
Germany: Angriff der Invasoren (cable TV title)
Portugal: Ataque dos invasores
Mexico: De H.G. Wells: La guerra de los mundos
Turkey: Dünyalar Savaşı (Turkish)
Brazil: Guerra dos Mundos 3 (DVD Title)
Brazil: Guerra dos Mundos 3 - Como tudo começou
Poland: H. G. Wells - Wojna swiatów
United States: H.G. Wells War of the Worlds (DVD box title)
India: H.G. Wells' vār āḥp ta vērlṭu (Tamil, dubbed version)
India: H.G. Wells' Vār āph da varalḍ (Telugu, dubbed version)
India: H.G. Wells' वार ऑफ द वर्ल्डस (Hindi, dubbed version)
Japan: H.G.ウェルズ 宇宙戦争 -ウォー・オブ・ザ・ワールド- (Japanese)
Greece: I afixi (transliterated title)
Czech Republic: Invaze (DVD Title)
Czech Republic: Invaze světů
Slovakia: Invázia svetov (Alternative Title)
Iran: jung jahanhai ach jay wells (Persian)
Spain: La guerra de los mundos
Uruguay: La Guerra de los mundos (original subtitled version)
Spain: La guerra de los mundos, de H.G. Wells (Alternative Title)
Spain: La guerra dels mons (Catalan, dubbed version)
France: La Guerre des mondes (Alternative Title)
Estonia: Maailmade sõda
Belgium: Oorlog van de werelden (Dutch)
Croatia: Rat svjetova
Romania: Razboiul lumilor
Japan: The Worlds at War: Invasion (English)
Netherlands: The Worlds in War (DVD Title)
Netherlands: The Worlds in War - Hoe het allemaal begon
Czech Republic: Válka světů (new title)
Hungary: Világok harca (new title)
Hungary: Világok harca - Az invázió
Slovenia: Vojna Svetov
Slovakia: Vojna Svetov 3: Invázia
Soviet Union: Voyna mirov (Russian, transliterated title)
Italy: War of the Worlds - L'Invasione
United States: War of the Worlds 3 (Alternative Title)
Greece: Η άφιξη
Ukraine: Війна Світів Герберта Уеллса
Soviet Union: Война миров (Russian)
Russia: Война миров Х.Г. Уэллса
Bulgaria: Война на световете - Нашествието (Bulgarian, TV Title)
Bulgaria: Война на световете H.G. Уелс (Bulgarian)
Bulgaria: Нашествие (Bulgarian, cable TV title)
Taiwan: 世界大戰：入侵地球
Hong Kong: 宇宙戰兵 (Cantonese)
H.G. Wells' War of the WorldsContent RatingRRelease Date2005-06-28Runtime93 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews113Critic Reviews18Countries / RegionsUnited States
JapanLanguagesEnglish
Hindi
ItalianKeywordsalien invasion sci fi
alien
disaster film
alien invasion
mockbusterFilming LocationsCastaic Lake, Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, California, USAProduction CompaniesThe AsylumIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449040/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0449040.jpgUpdated At2025-09-08T17:21:07
Stars
C. Thomas Howell
Rhett Giles
Andy Lauer
Tinarie van Wyk Loots
Jake Busey
Dashiell Howell
Peter Greene
Kim Little
Edward DeRuiter
Meredith Laine
Writers
H.G. Wells
David Michael Latt
Carlos De Los Rios
Full Cast & Crew
[Cast Group]
Actor: C. Thomas Howell | Character: George Herbert
Actor: Rhett Giles | Character: Pastor Victor
Actor: Andy Lauer | Character: Sgt. Kerry Williams
Actor: Tinarie van Wyk Loots | Character: Felicity Herbert
Actor: Jake Busey | Character: Lt. Samuelson
Actor: Dashiell Howell | Character: Alex Herbert
Actor: Peter Greene | Character: Matt Herbert
Actor: Kim Little | Character: Rebecca
Actor: Edward DeRuiter | Character: Max
Actor: Meredith Laine | Character: Audrey
Actor: Matthew Jaeger | Character: Jared
Actor: Cayman Mitchell | Character: Jake
Actor: Luis de Amechazurra | Character: Bill
Actor: Gary Robbins | Character: Jules
Actor: Bernadette Pérez | Character: Elaine
Actor: Leigh Scott | Character: Sean
Actor: Audrey Latt | Character: Cheyenne
Actor: Amanda Barton | Character: McKenna, Townsperson
Actor: Sarah Lieving | Character: Nancy
Actor: Phyllis Harlow | Character: Rita
Actor: Danny Russo | Character: James River Policeman
Actor: Kurt Altschwager | Character: Garysville Policeman, Survivor, Townsperson
Actor: Zach Weiner | Character: Garysville Policeman, Townsperson
Actor: Brian Plescia | Character: Pilot #1
Actor: Paul Beller | Character: Soldier
Actor: Phillip Beningoso | Character: Soldier
Actor: Tony Flores | Character: Soldier
Actor: Garth R. Hassell | Character: Soldier
Actor: J.P. Lindsey | Character: Soldier
Actor: Brian Margara | Character: Soldier
Actor: John Summers | Character: Soldier
Actor: Erik Vigouroux | Character: Soldier
Actor: Matthew Scott Wilcox | Character: Soldier
Actor: Cougar Zank | Character: Soldier
Actor: Thomas Downey | Character: Lead Survivor
Actor: John Anthony | Character: Survivor
Actor: Jay Brothers | Character: Survivor
Actor: Lisa Clark | Character: Survivor, Townsperson
Actor: Kim Cheatham | Character: Hopetown Mayor
Actor: Michael Latt | Character: Wheelbarrel Kid
Actor: Serina Latt | Character: Wheelbarrel Kid
Actor: Amber Slawner | Character: Car Couple
Actor: Gabriel Heredia | Character: Car Couple
Actor: John P. Anthony | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Bianca Bahena | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Grace Berger | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Kenneth Bousquet | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Jamie Broadway | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Rob Carrier | Character: Townsperson
Actor: William Clevinger | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Angel Cortez | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Jeanette Cousineau | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Alissa Riddle | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Pete Davitt | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Carlos De Los Rios | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Mike Dela Cruz | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Vicky Delgado | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Mike Finkelstein | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Yesenia Fuentes | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Bailee Fulton | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Aboeel Hernandez | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Oscar Julia | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Helen Kim | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Misook Koo | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Michael Kallio | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Janet Latt | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Nathan Latt | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Kamyron Lombardo | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Rachael Rose Luckey | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Matt McGuire | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Andrei Mellibosky | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Christopher Mendicino | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Miaka Neustauta | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Montoya E. Nichols | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Ravyn Norton | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Cydney O'Brien-Rene | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Megan O'Brien-Rene | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Sergio Ordonez | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Marina Ornelias | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Dusty Osmanson | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Art Romero | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Isaiah Romero | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Vanessa Raquel Romero | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Amanda Rossi | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Cesar Salquero | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Marcel Schwantes | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Fulton Singleton | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Yevette Stewart | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Troy Takes | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Allyson Tews | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Woodrow Thomas | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Ben Thompaon | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Trevor Thordarson | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Carlos Valdez | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Adrian Wright | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Veronica Wright | Character: Townsperson
Actor: Steven C. Miller | Character: Gased Soldier
[Directors Group]
Name: David Michael Latt | Role: Director
[Writers Group]
Name: H.G. Wells | Role: Writer
Name: David Michael Latt | Role: Writer
Name: Carlos De Los Rios | Role: Writer
[Producers Group]
Name: David Michael Latt | Role: Producer
Name: David Rimawi | Role: Producer
Name: Leigh Scott | Role: Producer
Name: Sherri Strain | Role: Producer
Name: Rick Walker | Role: Producer
[Music Group]
Name: Ralph Rieckermann | Role: Composer
[Cinematography Group]
Name: Steven Parker | Role: Cinematographer
Name: Lucia Diaz Sas | Role: Cinematographer
[Editing Group]
Name: David Michael Latt | Role: Editor
[Casting Group]
Name: Ellen Jacoby | Role: Casting Director
[Production Design Group]
Name: Rachael Rose Luckey | Role: Production Designer
[Art Direction Group]
Name: Kurt Altschwager | Role: Art Director
[Costume Design Group]
Name: Amanda Barton | Role: Costume Designer
[Assistant Directors]
Name: Lisa Clark | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Cynthia Glausi | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Justin Jones | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Tony Snegoff | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
[Art Department]
Name: Rachel Schwartz Bartlett | Role: Art Department
Name: Thomas Downey | Role: Art Department
Name: Chris Mendicino | Role: Art Department
Name: Steven C. Miller | Role: Art Department
Name: Edmond Vinh To | Role: Art Department
[Sound Department]
Name: Scott Bruzenak | Role: Sound Department
Name: Gabriel Heredia | Role: Sound Department
Name: Marcus Ricaud | Role: Sound Department
Name: Greg Vossberg | Role: Sound Department
[Special Effects]
Name: Laura Blackburn | Role: Special Effects
Name: David Borowicz | Role: Special Effects
Name: Thomas Downey | Role: Special Effects
Name: Michael Kallio | Role: Special Effects
Name: Rochelle Kneisley-Fisher | Role: Special Effects
Name: Yuri Kondo | Role: Special Effects
Name: Misook Koo | Role: Special Effects
Name: Chris Mendicino | Role: Special Effects
Name: Drew T. Pierce | Role: Special Effects
Name: Steven Milosavleski | Role: Special Effects
[Visual Effects]
Name: Karen Bakke | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Steward Burris | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Eric Chauvin | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rob Cleaton | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Sam Dodson | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Steve Fong | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jim Morris | Role: Visual Effects
Name: William Powloski | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Scott Rachwalski | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Wayne A. Shepherd | Role: Visual Effects
[Stunts]
Name: William Clevinger | Role: Stunts
Name: Thomas Downey | Role: Stunts
Name: Tony Snegoff | Role: Stunts
[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Bianca Bahena | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Gabriel Diniz | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jonathan Goldfisher | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mikey Jechort | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Robert Keith | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jeremy Kerr | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Lincoln Lewis | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Lee McLaughlin | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Hero Ngauv | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: William Powloski | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rafael Ramirez | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Kyle Redman | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Lucia Diaz Sas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alex Simon | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Amanda Treyz | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alejandro Wilkins | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
[animation department]
Name: Andy Wong | Role: Animation Department
[Editorial Department]
Name: Ray Karwel | Role: Editorial Department
[Music Department]
Name: Ralph Rieckermann | Role: Music Department
[Production Department]
Name: Benjamin Thompson | Role: Production Department
[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: William Clevinger | Role: Script and Continuity Department
[Transportation Department]
Name: Thomas Downey | Role: Transportation Department
[Additional Crew]
Name: John P. Anthony | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Evans Butterworth | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Nora L. Ferris | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Lee McLaughlin | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Amanda Rossi | Role: Additional Crew
[Thanks]
Name: Ralph Rieckermann | Role: Thanks
Trailers
IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449040/videogallery/
Release Schedule
United Kingdom: June 28, 2005 (DVD premiere)
United States: June 28, 2005
Japan: February 3, 2006
France: February 13, 2007 (TV premiere)
France: July 12, 2007
Czech Republic: August 11, 2008 (DVD premiere)
Poland: March 5, 2009
Hungary: July 23, 2010 (TV premiere)
Austria: June 22, 2011 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Brazil: June 22, 2011 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Germany: June 22, 2011 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Israel: June 22, 2011 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
India: June 16, 2018 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Thailand: June 16, 2018 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Slovakia: April 1, 2022 (internet)
Bulgaria: May 14, 2024 (TV premiere)
Slovakia: May 14, 2024 (TV premiere)
Czech Republic: October 1, 2024 (Blu-ray premiere)
Hungary: October 1, 2024 (Blu-ray premiere)
Hungary: October 1, 2024 (DVD and Blu-ray premiere)
Slovakia: October 1, 2024 (Blu-ray premiere)
United States: October 1, 2025 (Blu-ray premiere)
Awards
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Box Office
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