The War Game (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1966, The War Game is a drama, war, tv movie and documentary film directed by Peter Watkins, running about 48 minutes. “BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain.
Who’s in it. The War Game stars Michael Aspel as Commentator, Kathy Staff as Interviewee (uncredited), Peter Watkins as Documentist (uncredited) and Peter Graham as Commentator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The War Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War Game (1966)?
- In GB, The War Game is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War Game worth watching?
- The War Game holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The War Game?
- The War Game stars Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins and Peter Graham.
- When was The War Game released?
- The War Game was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.