WarGames (1983)
WarGames is a 1983 drama movie directed by John Badham, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman and John Wood.
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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What is WarGames about?
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.
When was WarGames released?
WarGames was released on 3 June 1983.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 1h 54m.
Who made WarGames?
WarGames was directed by John Badham.
Where can I watch WarGames?
WarGames is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch WarGames
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
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Cast
- Matthew Broderick as David Lightman
- Dabney Coleman as McKittrick
- John Wood as Stephen Falken
- Ally Sheedy as Jennifer
- Barry Corbin as General Beringer
- Juanin Clay as Pat Healy
- Kent Williams as Cabot
- Dennis Lipscomb as Watson
- Joe Dorsey as Conley
- Irving Metzman as Richter
- Michael Ensign as Beringer's Aide
- William Bogert as Mr. Lightman
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