Classic Cinema: WarGames

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for classic cinema from the 20th century. 

This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning (when format allows). Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. 

 

 

This classic cinema movie aligns with the Summer Reading theme of "Level Up! At Your Library."

 

WarGames (1983 ‧ Thriller/ Drama ‧ 1h 54m ‧ Rated PG) 

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. 

Nominated for 3 Oscars.