WarGames
"Is it a game, or is it real?"
Originally released in 1983. WarGames is a thriller/science fiction film. directed by John Badham.
Starring Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, and John Wood
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,067 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$124.6M
10.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $124,600,000
Production Companies
- Sherwood Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed WarGames?
WarGames was directed by John Badham.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was WarGames released?
WarGames was released on June 3, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in WarGames?
The main cast of WarGames includes Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin.
Is WarGames worth watching?
WarGames has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,067 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.