Where to watch WarGames (1983)
Yes — WarGames is free on Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a computer system to play unreleased video games, he unwittingly taps into the Department of Defense's war computer and initiates a confrontation of global proportions. Together with his friend and a wizardly computer genius, David must race against time to outwit his opponent and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.
Every legal way to watch WarGames
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WarGames — common questions
- Can I watch WarGames for free?
- Yes. WarGames is streaming at no cost on Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is WarGames on Netflix?
- No. WarGames is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch WarGames without paying anything?
- Through a library. Hoopla is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is WarGames?
- WarGames runs 114 minutes, rated PG.
