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WarGames

7.119831h 54mMovieDramaScience FictionThriller

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…

DirectorJohn Badham
WritersLawrence Lasker·Walter F. Parkes
ProducersHarold Schneider·Leonard Goldberg

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MGM Amazon ChannelMGM Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+AMC+
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Badham

Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
David Lightman
Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
McKittrick
John Wood
John Wood
Stephen Falken
Ally Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Jennifer
Barry Corbin
Barry Corbin
General Beringer
Juanin Clay
Juanin Clay
Pat Healy
Kent Williams
Kent Williams
Cabot
Dennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb
Watson
Joe Dorsey
Joe Dorsey
Conley
Irving Metzman
Irving Metzman
Richter
Michael Ensign
Michael Ensign
Beringer's Aide
William Bogert
William Bogert
Mr. Lightman

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WarGames — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams WarGames?

WarGames is streaming on MGM and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is WarGames on Netflix?

No, WarGames is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on MGM and AMC+.

Is WarGames on Amazon Prime Video?

WarGames isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch WarGames for free?

WarGames is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is there a sequel to WarGames?

Yes — WarGames is followed by WarGames: The Dead Code (2008) in the WarGames Collection.

Is there a prequel to WarGames?

WarGames is the first film in the WarGames Collection.

Is WarGames part of a trilogy?

No — WarGames is part of the WarGames Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the WarGames Collection?

There are 2 films in the WarGames Collection: WarGames (1983) and WarGames: The Dead Code (2008).