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The Brink of War

2026Movie1 h 57 minPG

DramaHistory
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic516.0Rotten Tomatoes71%79%

A nerve-racking, intriguing drama movie about politics and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Not all battles are fought with bullets.

President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Political Thriller
  • Cold War Historical Drama
  • Diplomatic Tension
  • Biographical Character Study
  • Nuclear Anxiety
  • Dialogue-Driven Narrative
  • Geopolitical Intrigue
  • Period Piece Atmosphere
  • Ideological Conflict

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Michael Russell Gunn
Written by
Michael Russell Gunn
Produced by
Michael Russell Gunn, John Logan Pierson, Christopher Hammond
Music by
Austin Wintory

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Facts

August 13, 2026 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
August 13, 2026
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brink of War?"

Questions about The Brink of War

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Where can I stream The Brink of War?

Angel Studios

In the United States, The Brink of War streams on Angel Studios. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Brink of War worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 51).

Is The Brink of War okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was The Brink of War a box office flop?

Budget$21 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $21 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 24% of its budget.