How long is WarGames?

WarGames is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is WarGames rated?

WarGames is rated PG in the US.

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Where to watch WarGames (1983) tonight

WarGames (1983) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.1 from 2,293 TMDB members. 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 global proportions. Together with his friend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

Runtime: 1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: June 3, 1983
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 2,293 votes
Director: John Badham
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Science Fiction 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 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).

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How long is WarGames?: WarGames is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is WarGames rated?: WarGames is rated PG in the US.
Is WarGames a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Science Fiction reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream WarGames?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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