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Cast
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  • Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Gerry Lane

  • Mireille Enos

    Mireille Enos

    Karen Lane

  • David Morse

    David Morse

  • Matthew Fox

    Matthew Fox

  • James Badge Dale

    James Badge Dale

Credits
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  • Marc Forster

    Marc Forster

    Director

  • Matthew Michael Carnahan

    Matthew Michael Carnahan

    Screenwriter

  • Max Brooks

    Max Brooks

    Author

  • Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Producer

  • Colin Wilson

    Colin Wilson

    Producer

  • Dede Gardner

    Dede Gardner

    Producer

  • Ian Bryce

    Ian Bryce

    Producer

  • Brad Simpson

    Brad Simpson

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. In the Magazine
    How a Brad Pitt Mantra, 'Game On, F---ers!,' Fueled His Oscar Contender '12 Years a Slave'

    How a Brad Pitt Mantra, 'Game On, F---ers!,' Fueled His Oscar Contender '12 Years a Slave'

    9:16 am PDT 10/2/2013
    • Stephen Galloway
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    The Plan B star-producer reveals the stomach-churning drama that had his team remaking "World War Z" while developing "Slave," as negative whispers and doubt abounded. Says his partner, Dede Gardner: "It's still hard for me to talk about, to be totally honest." READ MORE

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  2. Watch Video 'World War Z' Debuts at No. 1 on Home Video Charts

    'World War Z' Debuts at No. 1 on Home Video Charts

    5:10 pm PDT 9/25/2013
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    Brad Pitt's summer blockbuster topped "Star Trek Into Darkness" in sales. READ MORE

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  3. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'World War Z' Gets More Honest

    'World War Z' Gets More Honest

    4:13 pm PDT 9/17/2013
    • Graeme McMillan
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    What happens when Honest Trailers turns its attention to "World War Z"? As you might expect: zombie (movie) carnage. READ MORE

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  4. Zurich: Harvey Weinstein to Give Festival Master Class

    Zurich: Harvey Weinstein to Give Festival Master Class

    12:58 pm PDT 9/12/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Director Michael Haneke and Working Title's Tim Bevan also will take part in the program. READ MORE

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  5. In the Magazine
    Summer Box Office Wrap: Flops Aside, Season Set Records

    Summer Box Office Wrap: Flops Aside, Season Set Records

    6:42 pm PDT 9/3/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    A healthy crop of midrange and smaller pics fueled the boom, along with select tentpoles led by "Iron Man 3"; in the U.S., 3D attendance falls to an all-time low. READ MORE

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  6. 'World War Z' Opens at No. 2 in Japan With Hayao Miyazaki Film Still on Top

    'World War Z' Opens at No. 2 in Japan With Hayao Miyazaki Film Still on Top

    5:55 pm PDT 8/12/2013
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    "Monsters University" holds on to the third spot in its sixth weekend on the box office charts. READ MORE

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  7. Brad Pitt's 10 Highest Grossing Movies

    Brad Pitt's 10 Highest Grossing Movies

    2:39 pm PDT 8/12/2013
    • THR Staff
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    "World War Z" became the actor's best performer at the box office over the weekend. Take a look at his other moneymaking movies. READ MORE

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  8. Watch Video Box Office Milestone: 'World War Z' Becomes Brad Pitt's Top-Grossing Film

    Box Office Milestone: 'World War Z' Becomes Brad Pitt's Top-Grossing Film

    10:22 am PDT 8/11/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Paramount's zombie extravaganza has earned $502.6 million worldwide. READ MORE

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  9. Behind the Screen
    'Avatar,' 'Wolverine' Editors Say 3D Should Be Part of the Creative Process

    'Avatar,' 'Wolverine' Editors Say 3D Should Be Part of the Creative Process

    2:47 pm PDT 8/5/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Speaking on a panel at the American Cinema Editors' Editfest LA, Oscar nominee Matt Chesse said that when used correctly, the format "can be transcendent." READ MORE

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  10. Viacom CEO: Crowded Summer Tentpole Schedule Hurting Film Profits

    Viacom CEO: Crowded Summer Tentpole Schedule Hurting Film Profits

    6:50 am PDT 8/2/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    One analyst on Friday's earnings conference call also asks if Viacom could one day go private as Dauman mostly focuses on the company's creative resurgence. READ MORE

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  11. Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' Gets Domestic Release by Imax on Friday

    Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' Gets Domestic Release by Imax on Friday

    10:47 am PDT 7/29/2013
    • Etan Vlessing
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    The rollout follows the giant-screen exhibitor already showing the action picture on select international screens. READ MORE

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  12. 'Iron Man 3' Dominates Hong Kong Box Office in First Half of 2013

    'Iron Man 3' Dominates Hong Kong Box Office in First Half of 2013

    1:08 am PDT 7/3/2013
    • Karen Chu
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    Tony Stark's latest outing easily took the top spot, but the surprise runner-up is Brad Pitt's "World War Z," which secured second place for the year so far within two weeks of opening. READ MORE

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  13. Watch Video Global Box Office: 'Man of Steel' Crosses $500 Million, Sets Sights on $650 Million

    Global Box Office: 'Man of Steel' Crosses $500 Million, Sets Sights on $650 Million

    2:21 pm PDT 6/30/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Elsewhere, Brad Pitt's zombie pic "World War Z" topped the worldwide box office for the weekend with $99.9 million for a global total of $259 million in its second outing. READ MORE

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  14. Box Office Report: 'The Heat' Bringing Down the 'White House' in Early Friday Returns

    Box Office Report: 'The Heat' Bringing Down the 'White House' in Early Friday Returns

    2:30 pm PDT 6/28/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Paul Feig's R-rated comedy stars Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock; "White House Down," starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, could prove to be a big disappointment for Roland Emmerich. READ MORE

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  15. Melissa Etheridge Reconsiders Remark on Angelina Jolie's Mastectomy: 'I Felt Bad'

    Melissa Etheridge Reconsiders Remark on Angelina Jolie's Mastectomy: 'I Felt Bad'

    5:30 am PDT 6/26/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    After describing Jolie's decision as "the most fearful choice," the Grammy-winning singer and cancer survivor hopes a phone call with old friend Brad Pitt will clear the air. READ MORE

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  16. 'World War Z' Brazil Premiere Canceled Amid Safety Concerns

    'World War Z' Brazil Premiere Canceled Amid Safety Concerns

    9:17 am PDT 6/24/2013
    • Agustin Mango
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    Growing social unrest in the country's major cities has led Paramount to scuttle plans of a red carpet appearance by Brad Pitt. READ MORE

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  17. How Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' Came Back From the Dead

    How Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' Came Back From the Dead

    4:03 pm PDT 6/23/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    The zombie apocalypse tentpole faced a lengthy production process, extensive reshoots and an escalating budget. READ MORE

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  18. Watch Video Paramount, Brad Pitt Set Sights on 'World War Z' Sequel

    Paramount, Brad Pitt Set Sights on 'World War Z' Sequel

    11:39 am PDT 6/23/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The successful debut of the zombie apocalypse tentpole marks the actor's biggest box office opening to date and could put him at the helm of his own studio franchise. READ MORE

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  19. Watch Video Box Office Report: 'Monsters U' Zooms to $82 Million Debut; 'World War Z' Nabs $66 Million

    Box Office Report: 'Monsters U' Zooms to $82 Million Debut; 'World War Z' Nabs $66 Million

    8:13 am PDT 6/23/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The two new films, coming in No. 1 and No. 2, help fuel one of the best weekends in history in terms of box office revenue; "Man of Steel" nears $400 million worldwide, although it falls more than expected domestically. READ MORE

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  20. Watch Video Box Office Report: 'Monsters University' Scares Up $30.5 Million on Friday

    Box Office Report: 'Monsters University' Scares Up $30.5 Million on Friday

    8:32 am PDT 6/22/2013
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Brad Pitt's zombie apocalypse tentpole,"World War Z," debuts at No. 2 with a strong $25 million. READ MORE

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Summary

Brad Pitt stars as a man trying to keep his family safe during the zombie apocalypse.

Company Info

  • Paramount Pictures Studio
  • Plan B Entertainment Production Company
  • Apparatus Production Company
  • Skydance Productions Production Company