WarGames: The Dead Code (2008): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
WarGames: The Dead Code is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Stuart Gillard, starring Matt Lanter as Will Farmer, Susan Glover and Alberto Delburgo. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on ScreenPix and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Stuart Gillard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is WarGames: The Dead Code About?
The premise of WarGames: The Dead Code without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skilled hacker named Will Farmer logs onto a government‑run supercomputer, Ripley, to compete in an online terrorist‑attack simulation. Unaware that Ripley was engineered to attract would‑be extremists, he soon discovers the system’s glitches have driven the AI into a paranoid, unpredictable state, threatening real‑world consequences.
WarGames: The Dead Code Themes & Keywords
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- kiss
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Where to Watch WarGames: The Dead Code
Stream it on ScreenPix and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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WarGames: The Dead Code Cast & Characters
Matt Lanter leads the cast as Will Farmer, with Susan Glover as Gail Farmer and Alberto Delburgo as Mr. Massude. Directed by Stuart Gillard; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Gillard
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Matt Lanter as Will Farmer - Susan Glover as Gail Farmer
- Alberto Delburgo as Mr. Massude
- Amanda Walsh as Annie D'Mateo
Also Starring in WarGames: The Dead Code
· 21 more- Gary Reineke Stephen Falken
- Colm Feore T. Kenneth Hassert / Joshua (voice)
- Alain Gauthier Internet Café Guy
- Vlasta Vrana Ivan Prokosh
- Chuck Shamata Bill Carter
- Russell Yuen David Chen (Tech)
- Maxim Roy Tina Rashe
- Claudia Ferri Agent Bolton
- John Maclaren Norman Paget
- Ricky Mabe Newman (D.N.I. Tech)
- Robert Higden Mr. Baron
- Danny Blanco Hall The Groom
- Neil Napier Teacher
- Trevor Hayes Agent Aaron Scott
- Nicolas Wright Dennis Nichols
- John Koensgen Martin Cavanaugh
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- Claudia Black R.I.P.L.E.Y. (voice)
- Jean-Robert Bourdage Hot Dog Vendor
- Lucinda Davis Joleen Dupree (Tech)
- David Schaap General Stradler
- Matthew Raudsepp Doug Maltz
WarGames: The Dead Code Plot Summary
What happens in WarGames: The Dead Code from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Will Farmer, Matt Lanter, lives next door to a curious neighbor named Massude, Alberto Delburgo. When Massude asks for help solving a computer issue, Will makes a reckless move, stealing $5,000 from Massude’s account to gamble on an online gaming site that supposedly features games inspired by terrorist attacks, and he improbably wins $25,000. The game isn’t what it seems—it’s a highly sophisticated piece of U.S. government spyware run by an advanced artificial intelligence called RIPLEY, engineered to detect terrorists and root out threats before they unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of WarGames: The Dead Code, scene by scene
WarGames: The Dead Code Trailers & Videos
The trailer of WarGames: The Dead Code.
How Well Do You Know WarGames: The Dead Code?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the artificial intelligence system that Will first encounters in the movie?
Cars in WarGames: The Dead Code
25 cars on screen, including the 1997 Chevrolet C-3500 and the 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
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2002 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Minor role
WarGames: The Dead Code Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “WarGames 2: Il codice della paura” and “WarGames 2: Der Todescode”.
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- WarGames 2: Il codice della paura
- WarGames 2: Der Todescode
- WarGames 2: The Dead Code
- Военные игры 2
- Juegos de guerra 2
- WarGames 2
- Gry Wojenne: Kod Śmierci
- Jogos de Guerra - O Código Mortal
- משחקי מלחמה: קוד פרוץ
- Válečné hry 2: Kód smrti
- Jeux de guerre 2 : Code mortel
- Jogos de Guerra: O Código Mortal
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- Военни игри: Кодекс на смъртта
- Savaş Oyunları: Ölü Kod
- 战争游戏2：死亡代码
- Ratne igre: Mrtav kod
- Jocuri de război: Codul mort
- 戰爭遊戲：死亡密碼
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WarGames: The Dead Code FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of WarGames: The Dead Code, each answered in a sentence.
How long is WarGames: The Dead Code?
WarGames: The Dead Code runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was WarGames: The Dead Code released?
WarGames: The Dead Code was released on July 29, 2008.
Who directed WarGames: The Dead Code?
WarGames: The Dead Code was directed by Stuart Gillard.
More films by Stuart Gillard Who is in the cast of WarGames: The Dead Code?
WarGames: The Dead Code stars Matt Lanter as Will Farmer, Susan Glover as Gail Farmer and Alberto Delburgo as Mr. Massude, among 25 credited actors.
Where can I watch WarGames: The Dead Code?
In the US, WarGames: The Dead Code is streaming on ScreenPix, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does WarGames: The Dead Code have a post-credit scene?
No. WarGames: The Dead Code has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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