Adaptation of the homonymous novel by HG Wells. The invasion of Earth by the Martians and the terrible battle that humanity must wage to survive centers on an American family. Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is a divorced longshoreman and a far from model father. While his children are visiting his house, a tremendous and unexpected electrical storm breaks out. A few moments later, Ray witnesses an extraordinary event that will change his life and those of his family forever: a huge three-legged machine emerges from the ground and destroys everything. (FILMAFFINITY)