Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# War of the Worlds Parental Guide
Despite its PG-13 rating, this alien invasion thriller features intense action sequences and destruction that may frighten younger children. The film focuses on a father protecting his children during a catastrophic attack, making it emotionally heavy rather than fun. Best suited for mature pre-teens and teenagers who can handle sustained tension and large-scale devastation.
About this movie
Genre
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
Synopsis
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
Cast

Dakota Fanning
Rachel Ferrier

Justin Chatwin
Robbie Ferrier
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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