The Brink of War

Name: The Brink of War
Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2026-08-13
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis, Branka Katić

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2026 · 117 min · PG · Drama · History · TMDB 6.7/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Michael Russell Gunn

Cast

Jeff Daniels — Ronald Reagan
Jared Harris — Mikhail Gorbachev
J.K. Simmons — George Shultz
Hope Davis — Nancy Reagan
Branka Katić — Raisa Gorbachev