The Tomorrow War (2021)
Time travelers recruit a family man for an epic, brisk war against aliens, leading to a bittersweet fight.
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.
How intense is The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Tomorrow War feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Tomorrow War
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Tomorrow War for you?
Is The Tomorrow War scary?
Only a little. The Tomorrow War has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Tomorrow War gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Tomorrow War sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Tomorrow War OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream The Tomorrow War?
The Tomorrow War is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Tomorrow War have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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