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The War Game

BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain

1966 48m

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7.7/10 TMDB Score195 votes · IMDb ↗

A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.

Movie Details

Original titleThe War Game
Release dateApr 13, 1966
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited Kingdom
Keywordssurvival, state of emergency, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), riot, nuclear missile, nuclear radiation, cold war, nuclear bomb, black and white, docudrama, nuclear war, nuclear holocaust

Ratings

★ 7.7/10

195 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is The War Game about?

A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.

When was The War Game released?

The War Game was released on Apr 13, 1966 (status: Released).

Who directed The War Game?

Peter Watkins directed The War Game.

What is the TMDB rating of The War Game?

The War Game has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 195 votes.