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The Tomorrow War

The fight for tomorrow begins today.

2021 138 min ★ 7.5 (4,408) Released
Action Adventure Science Fiction

The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.

Original title
The Tomorrow War
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$200,000,000
Revenue
$14,400,000
Reviews & Ratings 5
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Aug 19, 2022 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

**Overall : A fun popcorn sci-fi blockbuster with fun characters, scary aliens, and great action that far outweigh its minor faults.** The Tomorrow War is a fun fighting alien creatures, time travel, sci-fi action flick that thoroughly entertains despite its flaws. The film's premise lends to some confusion with trying to change timelines, leading to moments of disjointed logic and confusing plot points. But let me be honest, if you don't take the science seriously, you will enjoy the movie. The aliens are super creepy and overwhelming. Transporting soldiers to the future to help try to overcome a failing war for survival provides a fresh take on the alien battle trope. I enjoyed the parts of the movie that took place in the future where the risk and danger were higher than the present-day parts that were more focused on exposition. Because The Tomorrow War was released straight to streaming, I had low expectations that were undeniably exceeded. I will be back to watch this one again.

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polkabike

Jan 28, 2022 · via TMDB

This thing doesn't just have regular plot holes or logical inconsistencies, it has scene hole, moment to moment holes, blink and you'll miss it holes. It is in fact entirely made of holes! My teenage cousin got frustrated while watching it and he likes robot dinosaurs! This might, by some stretch of imagination, be okay if it weren't clear - from so many self-important pop-up references to personal enterprise and industry, attempts at did-you-get-it political issues critique and just awkward piggybacking on all the current popular social issues from the pandemic, war on insert-noun, veterans, STEM, disenfranchised youth, patriarchy, feminism - that somebody thought they were making a CLEVER action flick. As is to be expected, these moments and attempts summed up also contradict and nullify each other. There once was a time when this couldn't even pass for public access cable, that time was before the reign of the tech mogul gnomes. It turns out that the only thing that kept nerds smart and hard working was the absence of social recognition.

Kamurai

Kamurai

Jul 11, 2021 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. It's usually a good sign when the worst part of a time travel movie is the time travel. I could probably make an hour long video on the time travel in this movie, especially compared to "Looper", but I'll forego that enough to say that it's well leveraged for the purposes of the movie. The "White Spikes" are amazingly well put together, though I think projectile spikes are an odd biological evolution. The story is far from perfect, but the cast, the acting, the situation, and especially the action are all executed wonderfully with a high production value to back it up.

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Manuel São Bento

Jul 6, 2021 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-tomorrow-war-spoiler-free-review "The Tomorrow War is one of the biggest surprises of the year, boasting an impressively creative creature design, entertaining action sequences, and a contender for the most beautiful shot of 2021. Chris McKay demonstrates all of his undeniable talent behind the camera, delivering brilliantly directed action scenes featuring excellent camera work, a chill-inducing score, and exceptional VFX - the Whitespikes look stunningly scary. Zach Dean doesn't avoid the formulas and cliches of the genre, offering a generic story with no real surprises but still possessing remarkable character work. Chris Pratt is great as the protagonist, but Yvonne Strahovski is on a whole other level, delivering one of her best performances ever in a feature film. With an overextended runtime, the last act is mostly unnecessary and less exciting, ultimately making the ending a tad underwhelming compared to the epic conclusion of the second act. I wouldn't be surprised if it gains a cult following, though. Tremendous replay value. Highly recommend it." Rating: B

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garethmb

Jul 1, 2021 · via TMDB

Amazon Prime’s purchase of The Tomorrow War from Paramount was a bold move as the FX-laden film starring Chris Pratt reportedly cost around $200 million to purchase and follows prior purchases of Paramount films by the streamer. Pratt stars as an ex-soldier named Dan Forester who has just been turned down for a research job he has been seeking and must remain teaching science to less than enthusiastic students. While watching a Soccer match with his wife, daughter, and friends, the world is stunned when a group of armed individuals appear in a flash of light and tell the televised audience that they have come from thirty years in the future and are seeking help to save humanity. It is soon learned that an Alien threat they call the White Spikes suddenly appeared and has humanity on the verge of extinction. The nations of the world send forces into the future to help fight the war but with a very high casualty rate; a worldwide draft is soon instituted to replenish the numbers. Dan is eventually drafted and told he has 24 hours to get things in order before he is deployed for seven days at which time he will be returned. Dan contemplates running and seeks out his estranged father (J.K. Simmons); who has a deep disdain for governments and conducts himself in a shady fashion to the point where Dan will not let him anywhere near his daughter. Dan eventually deploys and finds a nightmare version of the future where cities are in ruin and the deadly and very tough enemy is everywhere. As the tension mounts; Dan must team up with the leader of the resistance to develop a way to fight the aliens and save humanity before it is too late. The film features some good FX and action and while there were many times I questioned why a different course of action was not attempted; the film eventually attempts to address many questions later in the film. While the final act may seem overblown and too convenient; the film works as an enjoyable and action-filled escape as long as you are willing to just go along with the ride and not ask too many questions along the way. While there are elements of prior Science Fiction and Horror films evident; the cast and premise work well and the movie is a step above most offerings that are sold to streaming services and is well worth a watch. 3.5 stars out of 5

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Cast 53
Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Dan Forester

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski

Colonel Muri Forester

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

James Forester

Betty Gilpin

Betty Gilpin

Emmy Forester

Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson

Charlie

Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge

Dorian

Jasmine Mathews

Jasmine Mathews

Lt. Hart

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Young Muri Forester

Keith Powers

Keith Powers

Major Greenwood

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Norah

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Cowan

Jared Shaw

Jared Shaw

Tank

Alexis Louder

Alexis Louder

Diablo

Rose Bianco

Rose Bianco

Rose

Seychelle Gabriel

Seychelle Gabriel

Sgt. Diaz

Alan Trong

Alan Trong

Lt. Tran

Chibuikem Uche

Chibuikem Uche

Lt. Ikemba

Dave Maldonado

Dave Maldonado

Dodd

Kasandra Bandfield

Kasandra Bandfield

Lawyer Draftee

Keith Brooks

Keith Brooks

Broken Back Draftee

Rad Daly

Rad Daly

Sad Draftee

Jim Palmer

Jim Palmer

Truck Driver Draftee

Dean Feldman

Dean Feldman

Teacher Draftee

Michelle Rivera Huckaby

Michelle Rivera Huckaby

Jodie

Matthew Cornwell

Matthew Cornwell

Frank

Patrick Malone

Patrick Malone

Kyle

Clark Sarullo

Clark Sarullo

Traci

Ashlyn Moore

Ashlyn Moore

Katie

Patrick Fleming

Patrick Fleming

Ben

Alicia Cuthbertson

Alicia Cuthbertson

Concerned Mom

Terrence J. Smith

Terrence J. Smith

MEPS Tech Officer Sam

Felisha Terrell

Felisha Terrell

Conscription Officer Lauren Paveza

Gissette Valentin

Gissette Valentin

Conscription Officer Taylor Dean

Nikki Mejia

Nikki Mejia

Viper One Pilot

Roger Barton

Roger Barton

Viper One Radio (voice)

Eric Graise

Eric Graise

Terry

Zachary James Rukavina

Zachary James Rukavina

Veteran Palo

Angel Giuffria

Angel Giuffria

Veteran Susan

DJames Jones

DJames Jones

Army Officer (F.O.B.)

Christina Bach

Christina Bach

FOB Soldier

Andrea Andrade

Andrea Andrade

Medic

Gary Weeks

Gary Weeks

News Reporter #1

Gabrielle Byndloss

Gabrielle Byndloss

News Reporter #3

Kenneth Israel

Kenneth Israel

News Reporter #3

Melissa Saint-Amand

Melissa Saint-Amand

News Reporter #4

Shane Berengue

Shane Berengue

Military (uncredited)

Chris TC Edge

Chris TC Edge

Special Forces Sgt. Major (uncredited)

Darin Ferraro

Darin Ferraro

Military Trainee (uncredited)

Clyde C Harris

Clyde C Harris

Larry Sutton Draftee (uncredited)

Chris Holloway

Chris Holloway

Lieutenant Marks (uncredited)

Tommy O'Brien

Tommy O'Brien

Protester / Husband (uncredited)

Perry Zulu Jr.

Perry Zulu Jr.

Special Forces (uncredited)

Robert Tinsley

Robert Tinsley

Military Lab Tech (uncredited)

Crew 61
Tammie Childress

Tammie Childress

Prop Designer

Larry Fong

Larry Fong

Director of Photography

Donna Casey-Aira

Donna Casey-Aira

Costume Supervisor

Nancy Cummings

Nancy Cummings

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Frédéric North

Frédéric North

Aerial Coordinator

Chris Brewster

Chris Brewster

Fight Choreographer

Thomas Robinson Harper

Thomas Robinson Harper

Stunt Coordinator

Cara Marie Chooljian

Cara Marie Chooljian

Stunt Double

Chris Romrell

Chris Romrell

Stunt Double

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Stunt Double

Larry Rippenkroeger

Larry Rippenkroeger

Stunt Double

Sli Lewis

Sli Lewis

Stunt Double

Alice Rietveld

Alice Rietveld

Stunts

Alli Beckman

Alli Beckman

Stunts

Amy Lynn Tuttle

Amy Lynn Tuttle

Stunts

Ashley Rae Riddick

Ashley Rae Riddick

Stunts

Damita Jane Howard

Damita Jane Howard

Stunts

Daniel Norris

Daniel Norris

Stunts

Dorian Kingi

Dorian Kingi

Stunts

Jess Lundgren

Jess Lundgren

Stunts

Jessica Merideth

Jessica Merideth

Stunts

Keith Splinter Davis

Keith Splinter Davis

Stunts

Kevin Dyer

Kevin Dyer

Stunts

Kevin Kent

Kevin Kent

Stunts

Kevin L. Jackson

Kevin L. Jackson

Stunts

Marvin Ross

Marvin Ross

Stunts

Meredith Richardson

Meredith Richardson

Stunts

Nicole Marines

Nicole Marines

Stunts

Regis Harrington

Regis Harrington

Stunts

Remington Steele

Remington Steele

Stunts

Riley Harper

Riley Harper

Stunts

Troy Brenna

Troy Brenna

Stunts

Troy Faruk

Troy Faruk

Stunts

Zack Duhame

Zack Duhame

Stunts

Zhanna Sattsaeva

Zhanna Sattsaeva

Stunts

Chris McKay

Chris McKay

Director

Thomas Robinson Harper

Thomas Robinson Harper

Second Unit Director

Garret Elkins

Garret Elkins

Editor

Roger Barton

Roger Barton

Editor

Deborah Aquila

Deborah Aquila

Casting

Tricia Wood

Tricia Wood

Casting

Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Executive Producer

John Powers Middleton

John Powers Middleton

Executive Producer

Rob Cowan

Rob Cowan

Executive Producer

Adam Kolbrenner

Adam Kolbrenner

Producer

Dana Goldberg

Dana Goldberg

Producer

David Ellison

David Ellison

Producer

David S. Goyer

David S. Goyer

Producer

Don Granger

Don Granger

Producer

Rob Cowan

Rob Cowan

Unit Production Manager

Lorne Balfe

Lorne Balfe

Original Music Composer

Nancy Nugent Title

Nancy Nugent Title

Sound Designer

Malte Bieler

Malte Bieler

Sound Effects Editor

Beau Borders

Beau Borders

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Matthew Twyford

Matthew Twyford

Compositing Supervisor

Sophie Noel

Sophie Noel

Visual Effects

Brendan Seals

Brendan Seals

Visual Effects Supervisor

Josh Simmonds

Josh Simmonds

Visual Effects Supervisor

Sheldon Stopsack

Sheldon Stopsack

Visual Effects Supervisor

Stephane Naze

Stephane Naze

Visual Effects Supervisor

Zach Dean

Zach Dean

Screenplay

Gallery 159
Videos 8
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US Release Dates 3

Jun 30, 2021

Los Angeles, California

PG-13 Premiere

Jul 1, 2021

Amazon Prime Video

PG-13 Digital

Mar 28, 2023

PG-13 Digital

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