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World War Z
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Marc Forster. With Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLife for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human popul…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for World War Z.
MoviHero lists June 19, 2013 as the release date for World War Z. Marc Forster is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, Mireille Enos as Karen Lane, Daniella Kertesz as Segen, James Badge Dale as Captain Speke. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 19, 2013
GenresScience Fiction · Action · Horror
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorMarc Forster
CastBrad Pitt as Gerry Lane, Mireille Enos as Karen Lane, Daniella Kertesz as Segen, James Badge Dale as Captain Speke
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is World War Z right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
World War Z runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But shorterPure Defense2026 · 23m
93 minutes shorter (23m). Shared genre: science fiction, horror.
But less emotionally intenseAt The Bottom2026 · 7mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: science fiction, horror.
But less demandingThe Cull2026 · 1h 29mEstimated attention required: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: horror.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 17,294 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“World War Z makes the zombie hordes even more terrifying in their relentless need to consume, coupled with their fury, speed, and inevitability.”
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“Put's the Zzz in Zombie First time I saw it 3 odd years ago I was not impressed.”
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“As with most zombie movies the plot is rather contrived and unbelievable (even if you accept the existence of zombies) but if you want to…”
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“This time it’s Brad Pitt’s turn to find himself embroiled in an apocalyptic drama as his “Gerry” character and his family are caught up in…”
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEAt The Bottom
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEPure Defense
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MOVIHERO RATINGDivergent
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