War Game Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jul. 26, 2024

War Game

Release Date: Friday, August 2, 2024 NYC Only Friday, August 9, 2024 Expansion

A bipartisan group of US defense, intelligence, and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations participate in an unscripted role-play exercise, set on January 6, 2025, in which they confront a political coup backed by rogue members of the US military, in the wake of a contested presidential election.

Director: Jesse Moss • Tony Gerber

Screenwriter: Jesse Moss • Tony Gerber

N/A Documentary 1 hr, 34 m

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A real-life political thriller set on January 6, 2025, War Game imagines a nation-wide insurrection in which members of the US military defect to support the losing Presidential candidate, while the winning candidate and his advisors—played by an all-star roster of senior officials from the last five administrations—war games the crisis in the White House situation room. They have 6 hours to save democracy as the country teeters on the brink of civil war.

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Who stars in War Game – Cast List

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Who is making War Game – Crew List

A look at War Game behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jesse Moss last helmed The Mission and Mayor Pete. The film's writer Jesse Moss last penned The Overnighters.

Director: Jesse Moss
Tony Gerber
Screenwriters: Jesse Moss
Tony Gerber
Producers: Mark DiCristofaro
Todd Lubin
Jesse Moss
Jack Turner

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Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the War Game

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2024

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 34 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

War Game Trailers and Clips

War Game

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War Game Release Date: When was the film released?

War Game was released in New York on Friday, August 2 , 2024. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Kneecap, Harold and the Purple Crayon and Trap.

The estimated home release date for War Game is currently being determined. Stay tuned!