WarGames
Is it a game, or is it real?
19831h 54m7.1(2,218 votes)
DramaScience FictionThriller
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…
WarGames (1983) is a drama, science fiction, and thriller film directed by John Badham. It stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, and John Wood. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,218 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in WarGames?
WarGames stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, and Ally Sheedy, and was directed by John Badham.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.
When did WarGames come out?
WarGames was released in 1983.
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WarGames is a drama, science fiction, and thriller film.
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WarGames holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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