World War Z
Directed by Marc ForsterFormer United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself.
World War Z Ratings & Reviews
- Daiken SeigeApril 2, 2026As a Zombie or "Infected" movie this isn't bad. As a movie based on the book written by Mac Brooks it's horrible. If you a fan of the terrific book just know the only thing they share is a title. This movie is a fast pace action heavy movie with some of the most unbelievable events but it's a good watch. It's a good popcorn movie.
- Das_LamaJune 16, 2025I liked this movie. Saw it in theater. The zombies haul ass... Like Last of Us hauling ass! But without the stupidity and obnoxious characters of The Last of Us. Spoiler: The only head shaker for me in the movie was the giant wall in Israel. No one bothered to ask, "Hey, good folks of Israel, what is with you guys building that giant and very expensive 200 to 300 ft. tall wall?"
- Scott SmithJune 24, 2025I just watched this again after first seeing it over a decade ago. It holds up really well. The action starts quick and keeps on going. Well acted, good writing, and some good CGI effects. Brad Pitt did a great job carrying this movie.
- Mister ArnMay 18, 2025The action scenes kept me engaged, even while the reluctant hero storyline felt contrived.
- Ana Kaja PremerlAugust 26, 2025The Best zombie movie ever!
- ayayronApril 6, 2025Outside of titles, bares absolutely no resemblance to the book. Regardless.... great with popcorn.
- Billy ZaneFebruary 13, 2026Amazing movie. Anyone else notice Peter Capaldi as a W.H.O Doctor, a year before he would become the new Doctor Who?
- parktool69December 1, 2024confusing
- pipanniFebruary 9, 2026In real life when death comes for you there's nothing you can do. But in zombie movies death has two legs and a body, and it growls as it lunges for you, ready to devour your flesh. So if you pick up a weapon and kill it you're overcoming death itself. Beating your impending doom. I think that's what makes zombie movies so riveting for fans of the genre. I read the "World War Z" book many years ago and it's a great story, filled with awesome details, many of which are yet to be fully explored in undead media. So when I saw the movie and concluded that it has nothing to do with the book, I was disappointed. It's just another zombie movie. And the ending slows to a crawl, which is also a pity. Still, it's entertaining and it has incredible production values and memorable scenes, hence deserving a high grade. See it if you're a zombie fan, but if you're a fan of the book be prepared to watch a completely different story.
- Otacon!January 17, 2026I've seen the movie I think 4-5 times over the years, and I like it. It's interesting and well done.
- joyo22February 7, 2026It's definitely worth watching. They don't make end-of-the-world films like this anymore.
- Nathan MagretaOctober 31, 2025It has flaws, but Brad Pitt leads a great apocalyptic zombie film.
- sveiDecember 5, 2025Extremely gripping, tight, taught.
- F El HageDecember 5, 2025bad really bad
- Louis AlexanderNovember 13, 2025World War Z stands out as a groundbreaking blockbuster that fundamentally altered the landscape of the zombie genre. Unlike the contained, regional outbreaks typical of George A. Romero's work, this film delivered an unprecedented global scope, transforming the apocalypse into a sweeping, cinematic spectacle made possible by extensive CGI. The film's most visceral contribution is its portrayal of the undead. While fast-moving zombies had been seen before in films like 28 Days Later, World War Z reimagined them not as individual threats, but as a terrifying, ant-like force of nature moving with a unified "hive mentality." The visual of these creatures swarming and piling over the Jerusalem wall remains one of the genre's most iconic sequences. Narratively, the film smartly pivots from survival horror to a globe-trotting pandemic thriller. Brad Pitt plays a United Nations investigator whose mission emphasizes epidemiology, military strategy, and intelligence gathering to find a scientific solution, offering a more grounded, realistic approach than many of its peers. Furthermore, the strategic decision to pursue a PG-13 rating—uncommon for the genre—opened the film up to a massive, mainstream audience, propelling the zombie blockbuster into a new era of global popularity. World War Z ultimately delivers an impactful, large-scale thriller that redefined the visual and narrative possibilities of the zombie apocalypse.
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World War Z Trivia
World War Z was released on June 19, 2013.
World War Z was directed by Marc Forster.
World War Z has a runtime of 1h 56m.
World War Z was produced by Ian Bryce, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt.
Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself.
The key characters in World War Z are Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), Karen Lane (Mireille Enos), Segen (Daniella Kertesz).
World War Z is rated PG-13.
World War Z is an Action, Adventure, Horror film.
World War Z has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.
World War Z had a budget of $200M.
World War Z has made $531.9M at the box office.