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WarGames (1983)

Is it a game, or is it real?

  • Jun 3, 1983
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

7.1/10

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2,289 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

WarGames is a 1983 drama and science fiction film directed by John Badham. Its leading cast includes Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman and John Wood. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. It belongs to the WarGames Collection.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 2,289 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Original Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Matthew Broderick David Lightman
  • Dabney Coleman McKittrick
  • John Wood Stephen Falken
  • Ally Sheedy Jennifer
  • Barry Corbin General Beringer
  • Juanin Clay Pat Healy
  • Kent Williams Cabot
  • Dennis Lipscomb Watson
  • Joe Dorsey Conley
  • Irving Metzman Richter
  • Michael Ensign Beringer's Aide
  • William Bogert Mr. Lightman
  • Susan Davis Mrs. Lightman
  • James Tolkan Wigan
  • David Clover Stockman
  • Drew Snyder Ayers
  • John Garber Corporal in the Infirmary
  • Duncan Wilmore Major Lem

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