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WarGames (1983)

Is it a game, or is it real?

★ 7.1/10 TMDBPG1h 54mDramaScience FictionThriller
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Overview

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.

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WarGames Cast

  • Matthew Broderick

    Matthew Broderick

    as David Lightman

  • Dabney Coleman

    Dabney Coleman

    as McKittrick

  • John Wood

    John Wood

    as Stephen Falken

  • Ally Sheedy

    Ally Sheedy

    as Jennifer

  • Barry Corbin

    Barry Corbin

    as General Beringer

  • Juanin Clay

    Juanin Clay

    as Pat Healy

  • Kent Williams

    Kent Williams

    as Cabot

  • Dennis Lipscomb

    Dennis Lipscomb

    as Watson

  • Joe Dorsey

    Joe Dorsey

    as Conley

  • Irving Metzman

    Irving Metzman

    as Richter

  • Michael Ensign

    Michael Ensign

    as Beringer's Aide

  • William Bogert

    William Bogert

    as Mr. Lightman

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Where can I watch WarGames?

WarGames is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in the US.

When was WarGames released?

WarGames came out on June 3, 1983.

Is WarGames worth watching?

WarGames holds a 7.1/10 average from 2,283 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is WarGames?

WarGames runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).

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