The Brink of War (2026)

  • PG
  • 08/14/2026 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 57m

Not all battles are fought with bullets.

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.

Michael Russell Gunn

Writer, Director

Cast

Jeff Daniels's headshot

Jeff Daniels

Ronald Reagan
Jared Harris's headshot

Jared Harris

Mikhail Gorbachev
J.K. Simmons's headshot

J.K. Simmons

George Shultz
Hope Davis's headshot

Hope Davis

Nancy Reagan
Branka Katić's headshot

Branka Katić

Raisa Gorbachev
Aya Cash's headshot

Aya Cash

Cleo
Guy Burnet's headshot

Guy Burnet

Alexander
Adrian Rawlins's headshot

Adrian Rawlins

Max Rampleman

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