WarGames
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
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Official Trailer
War Games 1983 TV trailer
WarGames (1983) (TV Spot)
"Shall We Play A Game?" Scene
David Discovers A List of Games
Hacking The School Servers
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Frequently asked questions about WarGames
Where can I watch WarGames in the United States?
WarGames is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch WarGames for free?
WarGames streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for WarGames?
WarGames scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in WarGames?
WarGames stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy, and Barry Corbin. John Badham is the director.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did WarGames come out?
WarGames was released on June 3, 1983.
Which studio made WarGames?
WarGames was produced by Sherwood Productions and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for WarGames?
WarGames was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did WarGames make at the box office?
WarGames grossed $124,600,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.