The Brink of War (2026)

Not all battles are fought with bullets.

Movie · Drama, History · 1h 57m · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · Released August 13, 2026

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 as Ronald Reagan
• Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev
• J.K. Simmons as George Shultz
• Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan
• Branka Katić as Raisa Gorbachev
• Aya Cash as Cleo
• Guy Burnet as Alexander
• Adrian Rawlins as Max Rampleman
• Tim Dutton as Edward Shevardnadze
• Stephen Brennan as Paul Nitze
• Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Richard Perle
• John Ross Bowie as Ken Adelman

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