World War Z (2013) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jun 21, 2013 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | Runtime 1h 56m
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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: Movie
Year: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 116 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Sub-Genres:  Zombies
Horror Genres:  Zombies
Horror Subgenres:  Apocalypse, Medical, Virus
Directors: Marc Forster
Stars: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 21, 2013
Box Office: $202,807,711
Awards: 3
Nominations: 25

What is World War Z Streaming On?

World War Z is Streaming on Netflix, Paramount+, Tubi
Language: 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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