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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
ProducersRichard Hashimoto·Harold Schneider

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Cast · Directed by John Badham

MBMatthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
David Lightman
DCDabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
McKittrick
JWJohn Wood
John Wood
Stephen Falken
ASAlly Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Jennifer
BCBarry Corbin
Barry Corbin
General Beringer
JCJuanin Clay
Juanin Clay
Pat Healy
KWKent Williams
Kent Williams
Cabot
DLDennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb
Watson
JD
Joe Dorsey
Conley
IMIrving Metzman
Irving Metzman
Richter
MEMichael Ensign
Michael Ensign
Beringer's Aide
WBWilliam Bogert
William Bogert
Mr. Lightman

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WarGames — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams WarGames?

WarGames is streaming on MGM Plus and YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is WarGames on Netflix?

No, WarGames is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus and YouTube Free.

Is WarGames on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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).