H. G. Wells: War with the World

H. G. Wells: War with the World is a 2006 BBC Television docudrama telling the life story of the British author H. G. Wells, who is played in the film by Michael Sheen. The title of the film echoes that of one of Wells' best-known novels, The War of the Worlds (1898).

Plot
The film dramatises the story of the author's life, by using H. G. Wells' own words. It tells the story of Wells' transformation from self-confident womaniser, socialist radical and young literary prophet to burdened missionary, dedicated to creating a World State.

Cast
Michael Sheen as H. G. Wells Sally Hawkins as Rebecca West Sarah Winman as Jane Wells Dermot Crowley as George Bernard Shaw Branka Katic as Moura Budberg Jacek Koman as Maxim Gorky Kenneth Jay as Henry James Michael Cochrane as Minister Rebecca Ramsden as Millie Elizabeth Elvin as Mrs. Hallam Keir Charles as Sykes Shane Board as Frank Wells Abigail Davies as Russian Reporter Roger Heathcott as Josef Stalin Thomas-James Fisher as Jip Wells Lady Sara Rönneke as Georgie Chris Wilson as Reporter