The War Game

The War Game is a 1966 British docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain, causing widespread devastation and societal collapse. The film begins by describing Britain's nuclear deterrence policy before unfolding a fictional scenario in which American forces use tactical nuclear weapons against China, prompting the Soviet Union to retaliate. As Kent becomes a battleground for the full force of nature, the film reveals the horrific consequences of a nuclear war on civilians, including mass casualties, radiation sickness, and widespread chaos.