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WarGames (1983)
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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.
Cast
Matthew Broderickas David Lightman
Dabney Colemanas McKittrick
John Woodas Stephen Falken
Ally Sheedyas Jennifer
Barry Corbinas General Beringer
Juanin Clayas Pat Healy
Kent Williamsas Cabot
Dennis Lipscombas Watson
Joe Dorseyas Conley
Irving Metzmanas Richter
Michael Ensignas Beringer's Aide
William Bogertas Mr. Lightman
Susan Davisas Mrs. Lightman
James Tolkanas Wigan
Facts
| Release date | June 3, 1983 |
| Runtime | 114 min (1h 54m) โ about the same as the 1983 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $12,000,000 |
| Box office | $124,600,000 (10.4ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0086567 |
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Questions
How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is WarGames worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,260 votes, which places it #18 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 56%) and #554 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed WarGames?
WarGames was directed by John Badham. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Saturday Night Fever (1977), Short Circuit (1986), Blue Thunder (1983).
Who stars in WarGames?
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.
What is WarGames rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for WarGames?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31289.