The War Game

The War Game

BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain

7.7 /10 186 votes
April 13, 1966 48m Released

Storyline

A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. After backing the film's development, the BBC refused to air it, publicly stating "the effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting." It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.

Key Information

Director Peter Watkins
Writers Peter Watkins
Studio BBC
Rating 7.7/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Michael Aspel

Michael Aspel

Commentator

Kathy Staff

Kathy Staff

Interviewee (uncredited)

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Documentist (uncredited)

Peter Graham

Commentator

Frequently Asked Questions

The War Game was released on April 13, 1966.

The runtime of The War Game is 48m.

The War Game is a War, TV Movie movie.

The War Game has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The War Game is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The War Game was directed by Peter Watkins.

The main cast of The War Game includes Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins.

The War Game is originally in English.