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WarGames

7.119831h 54mPGMovieDramaScience 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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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 fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is WarGames on Netflix?

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

Is WarGames on Amazon Prime Video?

WarGames isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, 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 and YouTube Free in United States.

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).