War of the Worlds (2005)

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.

Genres: Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

What to watch after War of the Worlds

• The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) — Same subject: creature
• World War Z (2013) — Same subject: new jersey, dystopia
• Mission: Impossible III (2006) — Tom Cruise appears in both
• Deep Impact (1998) — Same subject: disaster
• Armageddon (1998) — Same subject: daughter, disaster
• WarGames (1983) — Two steps away in the credits