World War Z
“There will come a day when the world we know will end.”
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.
Where to watch World War Z in United States
Can I watch World War Z in United States? Yes — you can stream World War Z in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
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Where is World War Z streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Premium | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Paramount Plus, WOW, Sky Go | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About World War Z
World War Z is a 2013 English-language action, horror and science fiction film directed by Marc Forster. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 16800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
World War Z was produced by GK Films, Paramount Pictures, and Hemisphere Media Capital and made in United States of America. It was released on June 19, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $200 million, it went on to gross $532 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Writers
- Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof, Matthew Michael Carnahan
- Release date
- June 19, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $200 million
- Box office
- $532 million
- Production
- GK Films, Paramount Pictures, Hemisphere Media Capital
World War Z cast & crew
World War Z was directed by Marc Forster and written by Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof, and Matthew Michael Carnahan.
The cast features Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, Mireille Enos as Karen Lane, Daniella Kertesz as Segen, James Badge Dale as Captain Speke, Ludi Boeken as Jurgen Warmbrunn, and Matthew Fox as Parajumper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Ben Seresin, and it was produced by Paul Schwake and Brad Pitt.
Is World War Z worth watching?
World War Z holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 16,768 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, horror, and science fiction, World War Z is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch World War Z
In United States, you can stream World War Z on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of World War Z
Brad Pitt
Gerry Lane
Mireille Enos
Karen Lane
Daniella Kertesz
Segen
James Badge Dale
Captain Speke
Ludi Boeken
Jurgen Warmbrunn
Matthew Fox
Parajumper
Fana Mokoena
Thierry Umutoni
David Morse
Ex-CIA Agent
Elyes Gabel
Andrew Fassbach
Sterling Jerins
Constance Lane
Peter Capaldi
W.H.O. Doctor
Pierfrancesco Favino
W.H.O. Doctor
World War Z — FAQs
▸Where can I watch World War Z in United States?
World War Z is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is World War Z on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — World War Z is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is World War Z in?
World War Z is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is World War Z?
World War Z runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is World War Z rated?
World War Z is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 16,768 ratings.
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