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Deterrence is a 1999 political thriller written and directed by Rod Lurie in his feature-film directing debut. Set largely in a Colorado diner during a severe national crisis, it follows a fictional U.S. president as he confronts an Iraqi invasion and considers whether to use nuclear weapons. The film is structured around political argument, military escalation, and the moral consequences of nuclear brinkmanship rather than battlefield action.
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How good is Deterrence?
Deterrence scores 6.35/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Disaster Film category.
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