War of the Worlds (2005)

His preteen daughter (Dakota Fanning) is allergic to peanut butter. His teenage son (Justin Chatwin) has nothing to say to him. Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise), a divorced father, is oblivious to the lives of his children. He doesn’t know who they are, what they like, how they cope with life. Yet, he has to care for them after the world is invaded. Mind you, they don’t know that yet. They don’t know much except that the electricity is gone (an EMT pulse), a giant machine has erupted from beneath the town’s roads and starts vapourizing people and buildings. His children expect him to lead them to safety and provide guidance and he is scared silly, flying by the seat of his pants, without a clue as to what to do next. How would you handle this?

Director:  Steven Spielberg Writer:  Josh Friedman; David Koepp; H.G. Wells Cast:
Tom Cruise -  Ray Ferrier Dakota Fanning -  Rachel Ferrier Justin Chatwin -  Robbie Ferrier Miranda Otto -  Mary Ann Tim Robbins -  Harlan Ogilvy Rick Gonzalez -  Vincent Yul Vazquez -  Julio Lenny Venito -  Manny the Mechanic		Lisa Ann Walter -  Sheryl Ann Robinson -  Grandmother Gene Barry -  Grandfather David Alan Basche -  Tim Roz Abrams -  Herself Michael Brownlee -  TV Reporter, Osaka Camillia Sanes -  News Producer Marlon Young -  News Cameraman