WarGames (1983) WarGames

WarGames ★★½ 1983 (PG) A young computer whiz, thinking that he's sneaking an advance look at a new line of video games, breaks into the country's NORAD missile-defense system and challenges it to a game of Global Thermonuclear Warfare. The game might just turn out to be the real thing. Slick look at the possibilities of an accidental start to WWIII. Entertaining and engrossing, but with a B-grade ending. 110m/C VHS, DVD. Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy; Director: John Badham; Writer: Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker; Writer: William A. Fraker; Cameo: Arthur B. Rubinstein.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1983
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 110
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Matthew Broderick
Actor Ally Sheedy
Actor Dabney Coleman
Actor John Wood
Cameo Arthur B. Rubinstein
Cinematographer William A. Fraker
Director John Badham
Writer Lawrence Lasker
Writer Walter F. Parkes