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1983 · 114 min · PG

WarGames

Directed by John Badham · Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

WarGames (1983) is a Drama film, directed by John Badham set in Seattle and Colorado during the 1980s. It runs 114 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Cinematography
William A. Fraker
Cast
Matthew BroderickDabney ColemanJohn WoodAlly SheedyBarry CorbinJuanin ClayKent WilliamsDennis Lipscomb

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SeattleColorado
Setting
UrbanUnderground
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
technology/AI anxiety
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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