World War Z
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Overview
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 w...
Director / Creator
Marc Forster
Writers
Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
Top Cast
About World War Z (2013)
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Overview
World War Z (2013) is a Action, Adventure, and Horror film from United States and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Drew Goddard. It runs 1 hour and 56 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's 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 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.
Cast and crew
The film stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, and Daniella Kertesz in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, and Damon Lindelof, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, World War Z holds a rating of 7/10 based on 770,566 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 67%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 63/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 3 wins & 25 nominations total. These numbers place World War Z within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure cinema from 2013, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
World War Z is currently available to stream with a subscription on Kanopy, Hoopla, Paramount+, or STARZ. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why World War Z is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure films, World War Z offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2013 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Brad Pitt and Mireille Enos are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep World War Z on your watchlist for later.
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