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War of the Worlds" (2005), directed by Steven Spielberg and loosely based on H.G. Wells' novel, stars Tom Cruise as a dock worker struggling to protect his children during a catastrophic alien invasion. The film, featuring Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins, and narrated by Morgan Freeman, was produced by Paramount Pictures and shot in multiple locations under strict secrecy.
Released on June 29, 2005, it was praised for its suspense and modernized action, grossing over $603 million worldwide and becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing.
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