Movie

WarGames

“Is it a game, or is it real?”

★ 7.1(2,167)19831h 54m

WarGames is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Austria, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, maxdome Store and Sky Store. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch WarGames

🇦🇹 Austria

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Good to know

Director: John Badham
Release date: 1983-06-03
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $124,600,000
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sherwood Productions
Part of: WarGames Collection

WarGames — trailer

About WarGames

WarGames is a 1983 movie in the Drama, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by John Badham, starring Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman and John Wood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 2,167 viewers. Below you can see where to watch WarGames in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Matthew Broderick

David Lightman

Dabney Coleman

McKittrick

John Wood

Stephen Falken

Ally Sheedy

Jennifer

Barry Corbin

General Beringer

Juanin Clay

Pat Healy

Kent Williams

Cabot

Dennis Lipscomb

Watson

Joe Dorsey

Conley

Irving Metzman

Richter

Michael Ensign

Beringer's Aide

William Bogert

Mr. Lightman

Themes & keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.)computergovernmenthackervideo gamecold warfbiprosecutionnoradnuclear threatparanoidpolitical thrillercyber thrillertensehopeful

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch WarGames in Austria?+

In Austria, you can stream WarGames on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, maxdome Store and Sky Store.

Is WarGames on Netflix?+

WarGames is not on Netflix in Austria right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is WarGames?+

WarGames has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in WarGames?+

WarGames stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin.

When did WarGames come out?+

WarGames is a 1983 movie directed by John Badham.

What genre is WarGames?+

WarGames is Drama, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed WarGames?+

WarGames was directed by John Badham.