The Brink of War
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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.
Cast
- 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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This intimate Cold War drama divides audiences between those captivated by Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris's electric Reagan-Gorbachev face-offs and those frustrated by unnecessary subplots that dilute the main event. While history buffs praise the sharp dialogue and compelling negotiations filmed in the actual Reykjavik Summit location, critics slam the film's pro-American bias and padding that transforms what could have been a tight chamber piece into a bloated historical drama.
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- Aug 19, 2026
For a movie that’s 90 percent two guys sitting at a table talking, this is pretty good. The dialogue is sharp, giving both Reagan and Gorbachev depth and humanity, and making their negotiations compelling and tense. Jeff Daniels makes for a pretty good Reagan, nailing the…
Adam ForrestAug 14, 2026These are like hallmark movies for older men who know a little too much about American history
FishwatermelonAug 14, 2026On the brink of falling asleep in theater
Troy216 - Aug 31, 2026
here we are in 2026, and nothing's changed make a thousand of these movies, still nothing changes
schglkvAug 14, 2026jeff daniels is becoming what kevin hart is to comedy movies. you can say no sometimes, you know. 2026 films ranked.
renzo murciaSep 4, 2026The Brink of War tem um texto excelente na dialética que propõe entre Reagan e Gorbachev. Se perde quando tenta expandir esse universo focando em personagens e situações desimportantes. É comum no cinema norte-americano a existência de obras que exaltam figuras…
Lucas Seixas - Aug 19, 2026
If it wasn't for Cabrini, this would be my new favorite Angel Studios film. (Gotta give it the win over other recent historical drama, Pressure as well. And I really liked Pressure.) Incredibly compelling, absolutely riveting history lesson. Filmed on location in the same…
Joel R.Aug 14, 2026to get it out of the way, the movie is full of unnecessary plotlines. - Raisa Gorbacheva is at the summit, Nancy Reagan isn't. drama ensues! - the CIA and KGB both work in the basement in the building where Reagan and Gorbachev are in. drama ensues. - two journalists…
TheHenryManCanAug 17, 2026This is so boring. There’s really bad green screen usage at one point that looks awful. But most importantly, the script to this is awful and feels like it was written by MAGAs. The film relied on its conversation and the conversation that happens here is not engaging at…
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- lonnie is "meh" onThe Brink of War
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😭
Cody Jacobs dislikedThe Brink of WarA film caught in its own history with no greater addition to stakes or interesting stories to tell. Performances feel more like impersonations than re-enactments. Clichés are piled upon each other for easy and obvious markers of success than actual gray area and subtlety.
Wagner Freitas likedThe Brink of War"A system, no matter fascist or communist that subjugates every citizen denying them not just basic rights, but their God-given free will is a threat not just to one nation, but eventually to all nations."
- WWE President of Personality likedThe Brink of War
Reagan talks about how the US is a land of immigrants, I wish the current president would think the same
call me mr V likedThe Brink of WarYay! They ended the Cold War!!! 🎊 🎉
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- JRJulie Ray
This type of film is greatly needed to educate and remind of our past history!
MAMICHAEL ABERNATHYSo interesting and informative about that time in history. Well done!
LBLisa BrowerWonderful movie! I understand so much now!
- DBDenise Bartlett
Lame screenplay
MDMichelle DresnerInteresting.
SMSteven McClainPatriot's all Reagan and Trump
- ABAaron Bleick
The fall off the ussr was before my time but what incredible acting to watch
DDDebbie DebbieEHElliott Horne
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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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