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WarGames (1983): movie guide
WarGames (1983) is a Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 2,301 votes. Notable cast includes Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1983-06-03
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1983-06-03
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What is WarGames about?
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.
Cast highlights
WarGames features Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin, Juanin Clay. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1983-06-03. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (2,301 votes). Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is WarGames?
- WarGames is listed as Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is WarGames?
- WarGames runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in WarGames?
- Cast highlights include Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, Barry Corbin, Juanin Clay.
- Does Cinema Box stream WarGames?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track WarGames?
- Open the WarGames page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
