WarGames(1983)

Is it a game, or is it real?

7.1(2,280)1h 54mJune 3, 1983

Synopsis

High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a computer system to play unreleased video games, he unwittingly taps into the Department of Defense's war computer and initiates a confrontation of global proportions. Together with his friend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

Directed by John Badham

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Cast

Matthew Broderick

David Lightman

Dabney Coleman

McKittrick

John Wood

Stephen Falken

Ally Sheedy

Jennifer

Barry Corbin

General Beringer

Juanin Clay

Pat Healy

Kent Williams

Cabot

Dennis Lipscomb

Watson

Joe Dorsey

Conley

Irving Metzman

Richter

Michael Ensign

Beringer's Aide

William Bogert

Mr. Lightman

Susan Davis

Mrs. Lightman

James Tolkan

Wigan

David Clover

Stockman

Drew Snyder

Ayers

John Garber

Corporal in the Infirmary

Duncan Wilmore

Major Lem

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Where can I watch WarGames?+

WarGames is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did WarGames come out?+

WarGames was released in 1983.

How long is WarGames?+

WarGames runs for 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes).

Who directed WarGames?+

WarGames was directed by John Badham.

Who stars in WarGames?+

WarGames stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin.

Is WarGames worth watching?+

WarGames holds a 7.1/10 rating from 2,280 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, science fiction and thriller.

WarGames(1983)

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