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World War Z

"There will come a day when the world we know will end."

June 19, 2013 1h 56m 6.8/10 (16,158 votes)

Originally released in 2013. World War Z is a action/horror film. directed by Marc Forster.

Starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, and Daniella Kertesz

Synopsis

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 19, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (16,158 votes)
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Budget $200M Production budget
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Box Office $531.9M 2.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$200,000,000
Revenue
$531,865,000

Production Companies

  • GK Films
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Hemisphere Media Capital
  • 2DUX²
  • Skydance Media
  • Plan B Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World War Z about?

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless...

Who directed World War Z?

World War Z was directed by Marc Forster.

How long is World War Z?

World War Z has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was World War Z released?

World War Z was released on June 19, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in World War Z?

The main cast of World War Z includes Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken.

Is World War Z worth watching?

World War Z has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 16,158 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.