The highest scoring of the two WarGames films, ahead of WarGames: The Dead Code (46). Streaming on Prime.
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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.1/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 93% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/102,292 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 77 | 100% |
Key crew
- Arthur B. RubinsteinOriginal Music Composer
- John BadhamDirector
- Lawrence LaskerWriter
- Walter F. ParkesWriter
Cast
- Matthew BroderickDavid Lightman
- Dabney ColemanMcKittrick
- John WoodStephen Falken
- Ally SheedyJennifer
- Barry CorbinGeneral Beringer
- Juanin ClayPat Healy
- Kent WilliamsCabot
- Dennis LipscombWatson
- Joe DorseyConley
- Irving MetzmanRichter
- Michael EnsignBeringer's Aide
- William BogertMr. Lightman
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