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World War Z (2013) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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World War Z Plot 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.
This Paramount Pictures/Plan B production brings Max Brooks" epic tome of a fictional time of global war against the undead to life. Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace) directs from a script written by J. Michael Straczynski (Changeling). Brad Pitt stars as the reporter covering the disaster. Think of the undead apocalypse on a global scale. Let"s see how good it is.
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World War Z Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
Box Office: $202,807,711
Awards: 3
Nominations: 25
What is World War Z Streaming On?
World War Z is Streaming on Netflix, Paramount+, TubiLanguage: English, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / World War Z Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 21, 2013, Netflix: Aug 01, 2024, Tubi: Mar 01, 2025
Writers: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
Producers: Mark Bakshi, Ian Bryce, David Ellison, Marc Forster, Dede Gardner, Dana Goldberg, Tim Headington, Mark Huffam, Graham King, Jeremy Kleiner, Jillian Kugler, Brad Pitt, Paul Schwake, Brad Simpson
Musicians: Marco Beltrami
Cinematographers: Ben Seresin, Robert Richardson
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World War Z Plot 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.
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World War Z (2013) Cast (Click to Expand)
World War Z Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Pitt | ... | Gerry Lane |
| Mireille Enos | ... | Karin 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 |
| Peter Capaldi | ... | W.H.O. Doctor |
| Pierfrancesco Favino | ... | W.H.O. Doctor |
| Ruth Negga | ... | W.H.O. Doctor |
| Moritz Bleibtreu | ... | W.H.O. Doctor |
| Sterling Jerins | ... | Constance Lane |
| Abigail Hargrove | ... | Rachel Lane |
| Fabrizio Guido | ... | Tomas (as Fabrizio Zacharee Guido) |
| David Andrews | ... | Naval Commander |
| John Gordon Sinclair | ... | Navy SEAL Commander |
| Grégory Fitoussi | ... | C130 Pilot |
| Jane Perry | ... | UN Delegate (as Jane Elizabeth Perry) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Brad Pitt (b. December 18, 1963) – Gerry Lane
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Weatherman - Mireille Enos (b. September 22, 1975) – Karin Lane
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Mirelle Enos - Daniella Kertesz (b. March 11, 1989) – Segen
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - James Badge Dale (b. May 1, 1978) – Captain Speke
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Badgett Dale | Badge Dale - Ludi Boeken – Jurgen Warmbrunn
- Matthew Fox (b. July 14, 1966) – Parajumper
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Mashû Fokkusu | Matt Fox - Fana Mokoena – Thierry Umutoni
- David Morse (b. October 11, 1953) – Ex-CIA Agent
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Elyes Gabel (b. May 8, 1983) – Andrew Fassbach
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Peter Capaldi (b. April 14, 1958) – W.H.O. Doctor
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Peter Capadli | Dr Peter Capaldi - Pierfrancesco Favino (b. August 24, 1969) – W.H.O. Doctor
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Ruth Negga (b. January 7, 1982) – W.H.O. Doctor
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Moritz Bleibtreu (b. August 13, 1971) – W.H.O. Doctor
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Moritz J. Bleibtreu - Sterling Jerins (b. June 15, 2004) – Constance Lane
Sign: Gemini - Abigail Hargrove – Rachel Lane
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