WarGames (1983) movie poster

WarGames (1983)

"Is it a game, or is it real?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 85% (RT: 93%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ThrillerScience FictionDrama

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Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (2,108 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Matthew Broderick as David Lightman
Dabney Coleman as McKittrick
John Wood as Stephen Falken
Ally Sheedy as Jennifer
Barry Corbin as General Beringer
Juanin Clay as Pat Healy
Kent Williams as Cabot
Dennis Lipscomb as Watson
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 2,108 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 85%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for WarGames was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of WarGames was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated thriller films of 1983 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

WarGames is a 1983 thriller, science fiction, drama film directed by John Badham. 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. The film has been rated by 2,108 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, WarGames delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. WarGames (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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