Where to watch The War of the Worlds (1953) in the UK
The War of the Worlds (1953) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Mighty panorama of Earth-shaking fury as an army from Mars invades!
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The War of the Worlds.
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Gene BarryClayton Forrester -
Ann RobinsonSylvia Van Buren -
Lewis MartinMatthew Collins -
Les TremayneGeneral Mann -
Frank KreigFiddler Hawkins (uncredited) -
Vernon RichRalph Heffner -
Sandro GiglioDr. Bilderbeck -
Ann CodeeDr. Duprey (uncredited)
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The War of the Worlds — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The War of the Worlds in the UK?
The War of the Worlds (1953) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The War of the Worlds?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The War of the Worlds?
Yes. The War of the Worlds can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The War of the Worlds on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The War of the Worlds is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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