Tomorrow, When the War Began

Tomorrow, When the War Began

Where were you when everything changed?

Directed by Stuart Beattie

Produced by Omnilab Media, Ambience Entertainment

2010103 min6.1 / 10

A YA action-adventure about ordinary teens thrust into resistance against an invading force, balancing coming-of-age bonds with survival and defiance.

Ellie Linton, a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.

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  • Is Tomorrow, When the War Began violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Tomorrow, When the War Began end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Tomorrow, When the War Began sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Tomorrow, When the War Began scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Tomorrow, When the War Began easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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