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WarGames

Name: WarGames
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1983-06-03
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin

1983Directed by John Badham

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller1h 54m

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Is it a game, or is it real?

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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Matthew BroderickDavid Lightman

Dabney ColemanMcKittrick

John WoodStephen Falken

Ally SheedyJennifer

Barry CorbinGeneral Beringer

Juanin ClayPat Healy

Kent WilliamsCabot

Dennis LipscombWatson

Joe DorseyConley

Irving MetzmanRichter

Michael EnsignBeringer's Aide

William BogertMr. Lightman

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About WarGames

How long is WarGames?: WarGames runs 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who directed WarGames?: WarGames was directed by John Badham.
Who is in the cast of WarGames?: WarGames stars Matthew Broderick as David Lightman, Dabney Coleman as McKittrick and John Wood as Stephen Falken.
What language is WarGames in?: WarGames is in English.
Is WarGames family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Where can I watch WarGames?: In the United States, WarGames is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was WarGames released?: WarGames was released on June 3, 1983.