WarGames

WarGames

Is it a game, or is it real?

7.1 /10 2,104 votes
June 3, 1983 1h 54m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Badham
Writers Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Studio Sherwood Productions
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Budget $12,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

David Lightman

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

McKittrick

John Wood

John Wood

Stephen Falken

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Jennifer

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

General Beringer

Juanin Clay

Juanin Clay

Pat Healy

Kent Williams

Kent Williams

Cabot

Dennis Lipscomb

Dennis Lipscomb

Watson

Joe Dorsey

Conley

Irving Metzman

Irving Metzman

Richter

Michael Ensign

Michael Ensign

Beringer's Aide

William Bogert

William Bogert

Mr. Lightman

Frequently Asked Questions

WarGames was released on June 3, 1983.

The runtime of WarGames is 1h 54m.

WarGames is a Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama movie.

WarGames has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

WarGames is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

WarGames was directed by John Badham.

The main cast of WarGames includes Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood.

WarGames is originally in English.