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The Tomorrow War

2021·Movie·PG-13·138 min·7.5(4,212)

The fight for tomorrow begins today.

The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.

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GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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About The Tomorrow War

The Tomorrow War is a 2021 English-language action, science fiction and adventure film directed by Chris McKay. The cast is led by Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 4200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.

The Tomorrow War was produced by Skydance Media, Phantom Four, and Lit Entertainment Group and made in United States of America. It was released on September 3, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $200 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.

Director
Chris McKay
Writers
Zach Dean
Release date
September 3, 2021
OTT release
July 1, 2021
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$200 million
Box office
$14 million
Production
Skydance Media, Phantom Four, Lit Entertainment Group
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The Tomorrow War cast & crew

The Tomorrow War was directed by Chris McKay and written by Zach Dean.

The cast features Chris Pratt as Dan Forester, Yvonne Strahovski as Colonel Muri Forester, J.K. Simmons as James Forester, Betty Gilpin as Emmy Forester, Sam Richardson as Charlie, and Edwin Hodge as Dorian.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe, cinematography is by Larry Fong, and it was produced by David Ellison and Rob Cowan.

Is The Tomorrow War worth watching?

The Tomorrow War holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 4,212 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, science fiction, and adventure, The Tomorrow War is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Tomorrow War

In United States, you can stream The Tomorrow War on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on July 1, 2021.

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Cast of The Tomorrow War

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Dan Forester

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski

Colonel Muri Forester

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

James Forester

Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

Emmy Forester

Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson

Charlie

Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge

Dorian

Jasmine Mathews

Jasmine Mathews

Lt. Hart

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Young Muri Forester

Keith Powers

Keith Powers

Major Greenwood

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Norah

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Cowan

Jared Shaw

Jared Shaw

Tank

The Tomorrow War — FAQs

Where can I watch The Tomorrow War in United States?

The Tomorrow War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Tomorrow War on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Tomorrow War is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Tomorrow War in?

The Tomorrow War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Tomorrow War?

The Tomorrow War runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is The Tomorrow War rated?

The Tomorrow War is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 4,212 ratings.

When did The Tomorrow War release on OTT?

The Tomorrow War became available digitally on July 1, 2021.

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