War of the Worlds (Film), released 2005 — adapted from The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.
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.
Starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins.
Directed by Steven Spielberg.
