World War Z

Name: World War Z
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 2013-06-19
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken

2013·Movie·PG-13·116 min·★ 6.8(16,634)

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“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.

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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 16600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel.

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: Damon Lindelof, Drew Goddard, 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

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World War Z cast & crew

World War Z was directed by Marc Forster and written by Damon Lindelof, Drew Goddard, 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 Ian Bryce and Graham King.

Is World War Z worth watching?

World War Z holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 16,634 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

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