The War Game
BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The War Game
- Genres: War, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1966-04-13
- Runtime: 48 minutes
- Rating: 7.686/10 (164 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4396
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Michael Aspel
as Commentator
Kathy Staff
as Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Watkins
as Documentist (uncredited)
Peter Graham
as Commentator
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The War Game (1965 - extract) | BFI DVD
The War Game (final)
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The War Game?▼
The War Game is a War, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1966-04-13.
Who are the main actors in The War Game?▼
The main cast includes Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, Peter Graham, .
Where can I watch The War Game online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The War Game is available.
Is The War Game based on a true story?▼
BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain
What is the IMDb rating of The War Game?▼
The War Game has an IMDb rating of 7.686/10 based on 164 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The War Game?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The War Game?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The War Game filmed?▼
The War Game was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The War Game?▼
The total runtime of The War Game is 48 minutes.
Is The War Game suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The War Game?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The War Game.
Does The War Game have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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