The Brink of War (2026)
Not all battles are fought with bullets.
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.
Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Cast
- Jared Harris - Mikhail Gorbachev
- Jeff Daniels - Ronald Reagan
- Branka Katić - Raisa Gorbachev
- Hope Davis - Nancy Reagan
- J.K. Simmons - George Shultz
- Aya Cash
- Guy Burnet - Alexander
- John Ross Bowie - Ken Adelman
- Adrian Rawlins - Max Rampleman
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson - Richard Perle
Screenplay
Production: 2521 Entertainment, SK Global Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: en
Themes
Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
cold war, ronald reagan, mikhail gorbachev, 1980s, political struggle, reykjavík, iceland
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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, J.K. Simmons, Aya Cash.
- How long is The Brink of War?
- The Brink of War has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is The Brink of War?
- The Brink of War is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Brink of War produced?
- The Brink of War was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Brink of War?
- The themes of The Brink of War include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.