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WarGames

A young computer whiz kid accidentally connects into a top-secret super-computer, which has complete control over the U.S. nuclear arsenal. It challenges him to a game between America and Russia, and and he innocently starts the countdown to World War 3. Now the kid has to convince the computer he wanted to play a game and not the real thing.

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Cast & Crew See All

Matthew Broderick
David
Ally Sheedy
Jennifer
John Wood
Falken

Featured Video

War Games: David Discovers A List Of Games
War Games: David Discovers A List Of Games
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2:31 War Games: David Discovers A List Of Games

Awards

  • 1984 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - nominated
  • 1984 - Oscar - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 1984 - Oscar - Best Sound - nominated
  • 1984 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Sound - winner

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