Where does WarGames rank on Lunoo?

WarGames is ranked #22 in Lunoo's Best Thriller rankings with a score of 5.0/10.

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WarGames

5.00

Fair

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description WarGames Overview

WarGames is a 1983 thriller about a computer hacker, David Lightman, who accidentally accesses a U.S. military simulation system. This system, designed to predict nuclear war, triggers a false alarm and nearly initiates a global conflict. The film was directed by John Badham after Martin Brest’s departure early in production.

info WarGames Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1983

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What is WarGames?

WarGames is a 1983 thriller about a computer hacker, David Lightman, who accidentally accesses a U.S. military simulation system. This system, designed to predict nuclear war, triggers a false alarm and nearly initiates a global conflict. The film was directed by John Badham after Martin Brest’s departure early in production.

How good is WarGames?

WarGames scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Thriller category.

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