The Brink of War
“Not all battles are fought with bullets.”
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
Where to watch The Brink of War in United States
Can I watch The Brink of War in United States? Yes — you can stream The Brink of War in United States on Angel Studios, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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About The Brink of War
The Brink of War is a 2026 English-language drama and history film directed by Michael Russell Gunn. The cast is led by Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Angel Studios.
The Brink of War was produced by 2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, and Designed Epic and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 2026, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Writers
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Release date
- August 13, 2026
- OTT release
- September 1, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $21 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- 2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, Designed Epic
The Brink of War cast & crew
The Brink of War was directed by Michael Russell Gunn and written by Michael Russell Gunn.
The cast features Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan, Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev, J.K. Simmons as George Shultz, Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan, Branka Katić as Raisa Gorbachev, and Aya Cash as Cleo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Austin Wintory, cinematography is by Magdalena Górka, and it was produced by Michael Russell Gunn and John Logan Pierson.
Is The Brink of War worth watching?
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Brink of War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Brink of War
In United States, you can stream The Brink of War on Angel Studios, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 1, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Brink of War
Jeff Daniels
Ronald Reagan
Jared Harris
Mikhail Gorbachev
J.K. Simmons
George Shultz
Hope Davis
Nancy Reagan
Branka Katić
Raisa Gorbachev
Aya Cash
Cleo
Guy Burnet
Alexander
Adrian Rawlins
Max Rampleman
Tim Dutton
Edward Shevardnadze
Stephen Brennan
Paul Nitze
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
Richard Perle
John Ross Bowie
Ken Adelman
The Brink of War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Brink of War in United States?
The Brink of War is streaming on Angel Studios in United States.
▸Is The Brink of War on Angel Studios?
Yes — The Brink of War is currently available on Angel Studios in United States.
▸What language is The Brink of War in?
The Brink of War is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Brink of War?
The Brink of War runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Brink of War rated?
The Brink of War is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 27 ratings.
▸When did The Brink of War release on OTT?
The Brink of War became available digitally on September 1, 2026.
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