The War of the Worlds A small town in California is attacked by Martians, beginning a worldwide invasion. Runtime: 85 min Released: 26 Aug 1953 Genre:Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller IMDB: 7.1 Starring: Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne Writer: H.G. Wells, Barré Lyndon Director: Byron Haskin Available countries: United States Unlock Your Favorite Movies & Shows on Hulu in Canada