The Brink of War

2026 · 117 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (43 votes)

Dir. Michael Russell Gunn · Starring Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis, Branka Katić, Aya Cash · Music Austin Wintory

“Not all battles are fought with bullets.”

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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.

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This is a gripping, intellectually charged experience, steeped in the palpable tension of world-altering decisions. It feels like being a fly on the wall as history's titans navigate a perilous diplomatic dance, where every word carries immense weight. The atmosphere is sober and anxious, a propulsive journey through a pivotal moment.

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