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Where to watch The Brink of War (2026) tonight

The Brink of War (2026) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.7 from 50 TMDB members. President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Runtime
1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
August 13, 2026
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 50 votes
Director
Michael Russell Gunn
Starring
Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Angel Studios (subscription).

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How long is The Brink of War?
The Brink of War is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Brink of War rated?
The Brink of War is rated PG in the US.
Is The Brink of War a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Brink of War?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Angel Studios (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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