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Is War of the Worlds safe for children?

PG-13 Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction Not recommended
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# 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.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2005
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

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.

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Ray Ferrier
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Rachel Ferrier
Justin Chatwin
Justin Chatwin
Robbie Ferrier
Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Mary-Ann
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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