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The Brink of War (2026)

Movie 117 min

Drama History Thriller War

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.

Michael Russell Gunn Writer Michael Russell Gunn Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 14, 2026
Runtime
117 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt33070884
Language
,
Studio
2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, Designed Epic, Angel Studios

Themes

Cast

Jared Harris Jared Harris Mikhail Gorbachev Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Ronald Reagan Branka Katić Branka Katić Raisa Gorbachev Hope Davis Hope Davis Nancy Reagan J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons George Shultz Aya Cash Aya Cash Guy Burnet Guy Burnet Alexander John Ross Bowie John Ross Bowie Ken Adelman Adrian Rawlins Adrian Rawlins Max Rampleman Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson Richard Perle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Brink of War about?
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.
Who directed The Brink of War?
The Brink of War was directed by Michael Russell Gunn.
Who stars in The Brink of War?
The Brink of War stars Jared Harris, Jeff Daniels, Branka Katić, Hope Davis.
When was The Brink of War released?
The Brink of War is a 2026 drama, history, thriller, war film.
Where can I watch The Brink of War?
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