Synopsis
In 'WarGames', high school student David Lightman, a computer prodigy, accidentally hacks into a U.S. military supercomputer while searching for new video games. Mistaking reality for a game, he triggers a countdown to World War III and must work with his girlfriend and the reclusive creator of the game to prevent nuclear annihilation.
Did You Know?
- John Badham directed after Martin Brest was fired for 'creative differences'.
- WarGames is the first movie to use the term 'firewall'.
- The 'Future World' portion of Disney's Epcot modeled their computer after WOPR.
- Falken's quote, 'The only winning move is not to play' choreographed by improvisation.
- Matthew Broderick used a Commodore 64 to program his telephone.
Iconic Quotes
- Shall we play a game?
- Turn your key, sir!
- He does fit the profile perfectly. He's intelligent, but an under-achiever.
- Is this a game... or is it real?
- The only winning move is not to play.