Six hours are allotted for a bipartisan group of U.S. officials to simulate a coup following a disputed presidential election.
“Six hours to save democracy.”
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Six hours are allotted for a bipartisan group of U.S. officials to simulate a coup following a disputed presidential election.
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Synopsis
A bipartisan group of U.S. defense and intelligence officials, including Elizabeth Neumann and Alexander Vindman, gathers to simulate a coup following a disputed presidential election. Set against a backdrop of rising political tensions, the participants engage in an unscripted exercise that tests their responses to internal threats. "War Game" premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was released in New York on August 2, 2024.
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The scariest movie of the year. Sharply edited to make you feel like you're there that day, watching as democracy threatens to crumble and fall.
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Why Watch
- See Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber's unique direction.
- Meet key figures like Elizabeth Neumann and Alexander Vindman.
- Find out how simulations can reflect real-world political crises.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
- War Game received an 80% positive rating from 45 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 71 out of 100 based on 10 critics.
- The film's tagline is 'Six hours to save democracy.'
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Who directed the film War Game?
War Game was directed by Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber.
When was War Game released in New York?
War Game was released in New York on August 2, 2024.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for War Game?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 45 critics' reviews for War Game are positive.
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