Cast of WarGames

Matthew Broderick portrays David Lightman, a young hacker who accidentally starts a game of global thermonuclear war.

Dabney Coleman plays the role of McKittrick, a military official involved in the nuclear war simulation program.

John Wood portrays Stephen Falken, a reclusive computer scientist and creator of the supercomputer used in the simulation.

Ally Sheedy plays Jennifer, David Lightman's love interest who gets caught up in the dangerous game he inadvertently starts.

Barry Corbin portrays General Beringer, a military commander overseeing the response to the escalating crisis.

Juanin Clay plays Pat Healy, a government official involved in the efforts to stop the threat posed by the computer system.

Kent Williams portrays Cabot, a military officer working alongside General Beringer to address the crisis.

Dennis Lipscomb plays the role of Watson, a scientist involved in the development of the supercomputer system.

Joe Dorsey portrays Conley, a military officer supporting the efforts to neutralize the threat posed by the computer system.

Irving Metzman plays Richter, a scientist involved in the creation of the supercomputer program.

Michael Ensign portrays Beringer's Aide, a military officer assisting General Beringer in managing the crisis.

William Bogert plays Mr. Lightman, David Lightman's father who becomes involved in the events surrounding the computer system threat.