WarGames 1983
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SplatHigh 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as David Lightman
as McKittrick
as Stephen Falken
as Jennifer
as General Beringer
as Pat Healy
as Cabot
as Watson
as Conley
as Richter
Director:
Writer:
Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Stars:
Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin, Juanin Clay, Kent Williams, Dennis Lipscomb, Joe Dorsey, Irving Metzman,
Genres:
Thriller,Science Fiction,Drama
Release Date:
1983 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
WarGames
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
WFP
Cast
as David Lightman
as McKittrick
as Stephen Falken
as Jennifer
as General Beringer
as Pat Healy
as Cabot
as Watson
as Conley
as Richter
as Beringer's Aide
as Mr. Lightman
as Mrs. Lightman
as Wigan
as Stockman
as Ayers
as Corporal in the Infirmary
as Major Lem
as Radar Analyst
as Jerry
as Steve
as Commander
as Deputy
as Technician
as Captain Knewt
as Airman Fields
as Sergeant
as Mr. Liggett
as Boys Vice Principal
as Jim Sting
as Malvin
as Sgt. Schneider
as Nurse in Infirmary
as Airman
as Guard
as Flight Pilot Leader
as Vice Principal's Secretary
as Boy in Arcade
as Travis
as Joshua
as Newscaster
as Sgt. Sims
as Visitor
as Major Ford
as Major Wenstin
as NORAD Officer
as Technician
as NORAD Officer (uncredited)
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