WarGames

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.

Directed by:John Badham

Release:
1983-06-03

Vote Average:
7.1/10

Revenue:
$124600000

Cast

Matthew Broderick
David Lightman
Dabney Coleman
McKittrick
John Wood
Stephen Falken
Ally Sheedy
Jennifer
Barry Corbin
General Beringer
Juanin Clay
Pat Healy
Dennis Lipscomb
Watson
Irving Metzman
Richter
Michael Ensign
Beringer's Aide
William Bogert
Mr. Lightman