The Brink of War(2026)
Not all battles are fought with bullets.
The Brink of War Synopsis
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.
The Brink of War (2026) is a drama and history film directed by Michael Russell Gunn, released on August 13, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons and Hope Davis. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Writers:
- Michael Russell Gunn
- Producers:
- Michael Russell Gunn, John Logan Pierson, Christopher Hammond
- Cinematographer:
- Magdalena Górka
- Composer:
- Austin Wintory
- Production:
- 2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment, Designed Epic, Angel Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Brink of War (2026) Trailer
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The Brink of War Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Brink of War.
Official Trailer
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What Critics Are Saying About The Brink Of War
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The Brink Of War Is In Theaters Today!
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Is Peace A Fantasy?
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Will There Be Peace Or War?
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In One Month
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Only Weak People Fear Their Own Creations
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Always Looking For The Advantage
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The Brink of War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Daniels
as Ronald Reagan
Jared Harris
as Mikhail Gorbachev
J.K. Simmons
as George Shultz
Hope Davis
as Nancy Reagan
Branka Katić
as Raisa Gorbachev
Aya Cash
as Cleo
Guy Burnet
as Alexander
Adrian Rawlins
as Max Rampleman
Tim Dutton
as Edward Shevardnadze
Stephen Brennan
as Paul Nitze
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
as Richard Perle
John Ross Bowie
as Ken Adelman
Key crew
Directed by Michael Russell Gunn, written by Michael Russell Gunn, produced by Michael Russell Gunn, John Logan Pierson and Christopher Hammond.
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The Brink of War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Brink of War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brink of War online?
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The Brink of War (2026) is available to stream on Angel Studios, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brink of War?
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The main cast of The Brink of War (2026) includes Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis and Branka Katić. The film was directed by Michael Russell Gunn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brink of War released?
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The Brink of War was released on August 13, 2026 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Brink of War worth watching?
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The Brink of War (2026) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brink of War?
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Yes. The official The Brink of War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.