WarGames: The Dead Code (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, WarGames: The Dead Code is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Stuart Gillard, running about 96 minutes. “Are you ready to play?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Computer hacker Will Farmer engages a government super-computer named Ripley in an online terrorist-attack simulation game. Little does Farmer know that Ripley has been designed to appeal to potential terrorists, and certain software glitches have in turn made him become paranoid.
Who’s in it. WarGames: The Dead Code stars Matt Lanter as Will Farmer, Amanda Walsh as Annie D'Mateo, Colm Feore as T. Kenneth Hassert / Joshua (voice) and Chuck Shamata as Bill Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, WarGames: The Dead Code has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WarGames: The Dead Code page.
If you liked it. Fans of WarGames: The Dead Code tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch WarGames: The Dead Code (2008)?
- In US, WarGames: The Dead Code is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is WarGames: The Dead Code worth watching?
- WarGames: The Dead Code holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in WarGames: The Dead Code?
- WarGames: The Dead Code stars Matt Lanter, Amanda Walsh, Colm Feore, Chuck Shamata and Maxim Roy.
- When was WarGames: The Dead Code released?
- WarGames: The Dead Code was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.