WarGames
1983, English. Directed by John Badham.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $125M
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WarGames: quick answers
Is WarGames worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,283 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does WarGames have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for WarGames. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is WarGames suitable for kids?
WarGames is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch WarGames?
WarGames is streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
What movies are like WarGames?
If you liked WarGames, try 2073, Transcendence, Mercy.
Who directed WarGames?
WarGames (1983) was directed by John Badham and stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood.