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WarGames

WarGames

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 girlfriend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: WarGames
  • Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
  • Release Date: 1983-06-03
  • Runtime: 114 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (1957 votes)
  • Budget: $12,000,000
  • Revenue: $124,600,000
  • Production Companies: Sherwood Productions, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 10.5985
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

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

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

"Shall We Play A Game?" Scene

David Discovers A List of Games

Hacking The School Servers

Official Trailer

War Games 1983 TV trailer

External Links

Keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.)computergovernmenthackervideo gamecold warfbiprosecutionnoradnuclear threatparanoidtenseintensehopeful

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WarGames?

WarGames is a Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1983-06-03.

Who are the main actors in WarGames?

The main cast includes Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin, .

Where can I watch WarGames online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if WarGames is available.

Is WarGames based on a true story?

Is it a game, or is it real?

What is the IMDb rating of WarGames?

WarGames has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 1957 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of WarGames?

The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $124,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for WarGames?

The soundtrack was composed by Sherwood Productions, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was WarGames filmed?

WarGames was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is WarGames?

The total runtime of WarGames is 114 minutes.

Is WarGames suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to WarGames?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to WarGames.

Does WarGames have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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