The War Game
“BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain”
A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. After backing the film's development, the BBC refused to air it, publicly stating "the effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting." It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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About The War Game
The War Game is a 1966 English-language war and tv movie film directed by Peter Watkins. The cast is led by Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins. It has a runtime of 0h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings.
The War Game was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 13, 1966, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Writers
- Peter Watkins
- Release date
- April 13, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
The War Game cast & crew
The War Game was directed by Peter Watkins and written by Peter Watkins.
The cast features Michael Aspel as Commentator, Kathy Staff as Interviewee (uncredited), Peter Watkins as Documentist (uncredited), and Peter Graham as Commentator.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Peter Bartlett and it was produced by Peter Watkins.
Is The War Game worth watching?
The War Game holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 189 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 0h 48m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war and tv movie, The War Game is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The War Game
Michael Aspel
Commentator
Kathy Staff
Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Watkins
Documentist (uncredited)
Peter Graham
Commentator
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▸What language is The War Game in?
The War Game is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War Game?
The War Game runs 0 hours 48 minutes (48 minutes).
▸What is The War Game rated?
The War Game is rated 12. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 189 ratings.
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