The Brink of War (2026)
Not all battles are fought with bullets.
At the most dangerous point of the Cold War, political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war. They sit across from each other, choosing to unclench their fists and instead extend their hands — a triumph of overcoming fear, differences, egos, and consequences.
Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Genre: Drama, History, War
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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More Films by Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brink of War about?
- At the most dangerous point of the Cold War, political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war. They sit across from each other, choosing to unclench their fists and instead extend their hands — a triumph of overcoming fear, differences, egos, and consequences.
- 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.
- What genre is The Brink of War?
- The Brink of War is a Drama, History, War 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.