The War Game

A chillingly plausible docudrama that immerses you in the bureaucratic and human horror of nuclear war, leaving a deep sense of dread.

Directed by

Peter Watkins

Genres

War, Tv movie

Starring

Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins

Tagline

BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain

Overview

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.

How it feels

Bleak, dark, tense and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

War, survival, death, violence

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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