

WarGames
“Is it a game, or is it real?”
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.
Where to watch WarGames in United States
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Where is WarGames streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About WarGames
WarGames is a 1983 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by John Badham. The cast is led by Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.
WarGames was produced by Sherwood Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on June 3, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $125 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Badham
- Writers
- Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
- Release date
- June 3, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $125 million
- Production
- Sherwood Productions, United Artists
WarGames cast & crew
WarGames was directed by John Badham and written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes.
The cast features Matthew Broderick as David Lightman, Dabney Coleman as McKittrick, John Wood as Stephen Falken, Ally Sheedy as Jennifer, Barry Corbin as General Beringer, and Juanin Clay as Pat Healy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Harold Schneider and Leonard Goldberg.
Is WarGames worth watching?
WarGames holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,170 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, WarGames is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch WarGames
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Cast of WarGames

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

Dennis Lipscomb
Watson
Joe Dorsey
Conley

Irving Metzman
Richter

Michael Ensign
Beringer's Aide

William Bogert
Mr. Lightman
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WarGames — FAQs
▸Where can I watch WarGames in United States?
WarGames is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.
▸Is WarGames on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — WarGames is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is WarGames in?
WarGames is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is WarGames rated?
WarGames is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,170 ratings.












