Where to watch WarGames(1983)
In the United States, WarGames is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, AMC+, MGM Plus, YouTube TV, and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream WarGames
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
fuboTV
MGM+
Philo
AMC+
MGM Plus
YouTube TV
AMC
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Plex
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
WarGames plot summary
Is it a game, or is it real?
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 3, 1983
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Directed by
- John Badham
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 2,277 votes
WarGames trailer
Cast
Matthew BroderickDavid Lightman
Dabney ColemanMcKittrick
John WoodStephen Falken
Ally SheedyJennifer
Barry CorbinGeneral Beringer
Juanin ClayPat Healy
Kent WilliamsCabot
Dennis LipscombWatson
Joe DorseyConley
Irving MetzmanRichter
FAQ
Where can I watch WarGames?
In the United States, WarGames is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, AMC+, MGM Plus, YouTube TV, and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy WarGames?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
How long is WarGames?
WarGames runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
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