World War Z

Name: World War Z
Director: Marc Forster
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken

2013Dir. Marc Forster1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released2013

Budget$200M

Box office$531.9M

DirectorMarc Forster

About This Movie

World War Z captures a frantic, global scale of a zombie apocalypse that feels both immediate and overwhelming. It's not just about the horror elements; the atmosphere is thick with tension and urgency as former UN investigator Gerry Lane, played by Brad Pitt, races against time to uncover the source of a viral outbreak. The pacing is relentless, with sequences that keep you on edge. Practical effects mixed with CGI create a gruesome yet engaging viewing experience. The film grapples with themes of survival, sacrifice, and the fragility of society. Performances are solid, with Pitt grounding the chaos, making it compelling to watch. It's distinctive for its sheer ambition in portraying a worldwide crisis and the sheer scope of the zombie hordes.

Intense global scaleUnique pacing and atmosphereStrong thematic elements