Who is David Lightman in WarGames?

Matthew Broderick plays David Lightman in the film.

What is WarGames about?

High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games. After starting a game of Global Thermonuclear War, Lightman leads the supercomputer to activate the nation's nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat as the Soviet Union. Once the clueless hacker comes to his senses, Lightman, with help from his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy), must find a way to alert the authorities to stop the onset of World War III.

WarGames

Name: WarGames
Duration: 113
Rating: 76

PG 1 hr 53 min

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How long is WarGames?: WarGames is 1 hr 53 min long.

Who directed WarGames?: John Badham

Who is David Lightman in WarGames?: Matthew Broderick plays David Lightman in the film.

What is WarGames about?: High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games. After starting a game of Global Thermonuclear War, Lightman leads the supercomputer to activate the nation's nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat as the Soviet Union. Once the clueless hacker comes to his senses, Lightman, with help from his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy), must find a way to alert the authorities to stop the onset of World War III.