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The Brink of War

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 57m

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Director:

Michael Russell Gunn

Producer:

Matt Aragachi, Michael Russell Gunn, Chris Hammond

Writer:

Michael Russell Gunn

Release Date:

Aug 14, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 57m

Synopsis

President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace… or destruction.

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  • J.K. Simmons
  • Jeff Daniels
  • Jared Harris
  • Aya Cash
  • Guy Burnet
  • Hope Davis
  • John Ross Bowie
  • Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
  • Adrian Rawlins
  • Vladimir Kulich

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    watched the first few minutes of it and then left unfortunately (it was mystery movie monday) and my partner and i preferred to go to staples lol but im never going out of my way to watch it so this is my review for it lol😭

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    This type of film is greatly needed to educate and remind of our past history!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Brink of War come out in theaters?
August 14, 2026 is the release date.
Is The Brink of War (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Brink of War (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 57min long.
What's The Brink of War (2026) about?
President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace… or destruction.
Who's the cast of The Brink of War (2026)?
  • J.K. Simmons as George Shultz
  • Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan
  • Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev
  • Aya Cash as Cleo
  • Guy Burnet as Alexander
  • Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan
  • John Ross Bowie as Ken Adelman
  • Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Richard Perle
  • Adrian Rawlins as Max Kampelman
  • Vladimir Kulich as Sergey Akhromeyev
Who's the director behind The Brink of War (2026)?
Michael Russell Gunn directed The Brink of War (2026).
Who produced The Brink of War (2026)?
Matt Aragachi, Michael Russell Gunn and Chris Hammond produced The Brink of War (2026).
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