WarGames
“Is it a game, or is it real?”
7.1/ 10IMDb7.12.2K
19831h 54mPG
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- John Badham
- Writers
- Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
- Producers
- Harold Schneider, Leonard Goldberg, Richard Hashimoto
- Production
- Sherwood Productions, United Artists
Frequently asked questions
What is WarGames rated?
WarGames has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 2.2K votes.
Who directed WarGames?
WarGames was directed by John Badham.
When was WarGames released?
WarGames was released in 1983.
