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A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. After backing the film's development, the BBC refused to air it, publicly stating "the effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting." It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The War Game online?
- You can stream The War Game on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The War Game come out?
- The War Game was released in 1966.
- What genre is The War Game?
- The War Game is a war and tv movie film.
- How long is The War Game?
- The War Game runs about 48m (48 minutes).
- Who stars in The War Game?
- The War Game stars Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, and Peter Graham.
- How is The War Game rated?
- The War Game currently scores 7.7 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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