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The Brink of War (2026)

Not all battles are fought with bullets.

  • Aug 13, 2026
  • 1h 57m
  • PG

6.8/10

TMDB user score
49 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Brink of War is a 2026 drama and history film directed by Michael Russell Gunn. Its leading cast includes Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris and J.K. Simmons. It runs for 1 hour 57 minutes.

Synopsis

President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 57 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 49 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Brink of War

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  • Angel Studios

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  • Amazon Video
  • Fandango At Home

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Jeff Daniels Ronald Reagan
  • Jared Harris Mikhail Gorbachev
  • J.K. Simmons George Shultz
  • Hope Davis Nancy Reagan
  • Branka Katić Raisa Gorbachev
  • Aya Cash Cleo
  • Guy Burnet Alexander
  • Adrian Rawlins Max Rampleman
  • Tim Dutton Edward Shevardnadze
  • Stephen Brennan Paul Nitze
  • Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Richard Perle
  • John Ross Bowie Ken Adelman
  • Catherine Burdon Margaret Clancy
  • Joi Johannsson KGB Colonel
  • Ari Freyr Isfeld Oskarsson KGB Officer
  • Jóel Sæmundsson CIA Officer
  • Vladimir Kulich Sergey Akhromeyev
  • Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson Major Alexei Ivanov

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