WarGames
1983

WarGames

★ 7.1 / 10
IMDb
Directed by John Badham
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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.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

The movie predicted the dangers of artificial intelligence and hacking, both of which are prevalent in today's society.