There will come a day when the world we know will end.
ActionHorrorScience FictionThriller
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.
Release Date
June 19, 2013
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
6.8/10 (16468 votes)
Director: Marc Forster
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokoena, David Morse
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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.
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.
Brad Pitt Escapes a Zombie Outbreak in New York City
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Brad Pitt Fights to Survive as Zombies Infect Philadelphia
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Official Movie Trailer 2
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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 zo…
How long is World War Z?▾
1h 56m
When was World War Z released?▾
June 19, 2013
Who directed World War Z?▾
Marc Forster
Who stars in World War Z?▾
Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
What genre is World War Z?▾
Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
What is World War Z rated?▾
PG-13
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