WarGames (1983)
WarGames (1983) is a classic sci-fi thriller about a young computer whiz, David Lightman, who accidentally hacks into a U.S. military supercomputer, believing it’s a video game. He unknowingly starts a countdown to World War III when he triggers a simulated nuclear war. As tensions rise, David teams up with his friend Jennifer to stop the disaster. Directed by John Badham, WarGames explores themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and the risks of nuclear conflict. The film’s plot highlights the vulnerability of military systems and the power of human intelligence in a world dominated by machines.
