The War Game 1966
“BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Network
- BBC
What is The War Game?
The War Game is a 1966 docudrama that depicts a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. The film explores the devastating effects of such an event and was originally developed with the support of the BBC.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 13, 1966
- Studios
- BBC
- Genres
- War, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~48 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- BBC
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Overview
The War Game is a 1966 docudrama that depicts a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. The film explores the devastating effects of such an event and was originally developed with the support of the BBC.
Culturally, the film is significant for its history of censorship; the BBC refused to air it, stating the effect was too horrifying for broadcasting. After debuting in theaters in 1966 to great acclaim, it remained unseen on British television until 1985.
Should you watch it?
“A docudrama depicting the horrifying consequences of a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain.”
- Explores a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain
- Received great acclaim following its theatrical debut
- Features a production history involving a BBC broadcasting ban
- The content was judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for broadcasting
Watch it if you are interested in a docudrama about the effects of nuclear war.
The film is a docudrama with a tone described by the BBC as too horrifying for broadcasting.
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What is the runtime of The War Game?
The film has a duration of 48 minutes.
Why was the film not aired on the BBC initially?
The BBC judged the effect of the film to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting.
When did the film finally air on British television?
The film remained unseen on British television until 1985.
Is The War Game worth watching?
The film debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to receive great acclaim.
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