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World War Z (2013)

PG-13 · 2013-06-20 · 1h 56m · EN
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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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Marc ForsterDirector
Budget
$200M
Box office
$531.9M

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Top billed cast

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Brad PittBrad PittGerry LaneMireille EnosMireille EnosKaren LaneDaniella KerteszDaniella KerteszSegenJames Badge DaleJames Badge DaleCaptain SpekeLudi BoekenLudi BoekenJurgen WarmbrunnMatthew FoxMatthew FoxParajumperFana MokoenaFana MokoenaThierry UmutoniDavid MorseDavid MorseEx-CIA AgentElyes GabelElyes GabelAndrew FassbachSterling JerinsSterling JerinsConstance LanePeter CapaldiPeter CapaldiW.H.O. DoctorPierfrancesco FavinoPierfrancesco FavinoW.H.O. Doctor

Keywords

ApocalypseBased on novel or bookDystopiaZombiePhiladelphia, pennsylvaniaNew jerseyJerusalem, israelEpidemicNuclear weaponsMultiple perspectivesZombie apocalypseVirus

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityApocalypse · Based On Novel Or Book · DystopiaDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference33202Actor preference17465 · 33131 · 33132

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Frequently asked questions about World War Z

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 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.

How long is World War Z?

World War Z has a runtime of 116 minutes.