The Brink of War
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.
Directed by Michael Russell Gunn · Drama · History · Thriller · 117 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Michael Russell Gunn
Writer
Michael Russell Gunn
Studio
2521 Entertainment / SK Global Entertainment
Release
2026-08-14
Runtime
117 min
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller, War
Cast & Characters
Mikhail Gorbachev
Jared Harris
Ronald Reagan
Jeff Daniels
Raisa Gorbachev
Branka Katić
Nancy Reagan
Hope Davis
George Shultz
J.K. Simmons
a journalist
Aya Cash
Alexander
Guy Burnet
Kenneth Adelman
John Ross Bowie
Max Kampelman
Adrian Rawlins
Sergey Akhromeyev
Vladimir Kulich
Paul Nitze
Stephen Brennan
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Writer-director Michael Russell Gunn spent several years researching the film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Gunn interviewed former Secretary of State George Shultz before his death and used transcripts from the 1986 summit in his research?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons joined the cast on August 5, 2024?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know that over 100 supporting actors were employed for the film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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How long is The Brink of War?+
The Brink of War has a runtime of 117 min.
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The Brink of War was directed by Michael Russell Gunn.
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The Brink of War is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviews are mixed but generally positive about the movie's trailer. Some reviewers find it intriguing, with comments like "Gorbachev, Were you rushing or were you dragging?" and "Tell me, Mr. Gorbachev. How does an RBMK reactor explode?" The trailer also includes references to the Chernobyl series, suggesting that the film will explore themes of power and nuclear politics.
From the trailer's comments
The Brink Of War Is In Theaters Aug 14, 2026 Pre-Order Tickets: https://www.angel.com/war
@AngelStudiosInc · 351 likes"Gorbachev, Were you rushing or were you dragging?"
@TheJoshua981 · 4295 likesprofesor Legasov really climbed that soviet leader
@andreswalker1401 · 9433 likesJeff Daniels has played every US president except for Benjamin Netanyahu
@kevinoconnell9056 · 1539 likesTell me, Mr. Gorbachev. How does an RBMK reactor explode?
@One_Shot_Willy · 4411 likesIt’s interesting Jared Harris is playing Gorbachev while he played as Soviet atomic scientist in Chernobyl series many years back
@Bigcat726 · 2898 likesA childhood friend was the NBC producer covering that meeting. His description of the two men, leaving everyone behind as they walked alone on that Nordic beach has been one of my unforgettable memories; and I remember with clarity shopping with my mother for our Last Meal in Was…
@adrianpopescu7931 · 5 likesSir the explosion radius is 5km every direction J.K. Simmons: Not my tempo
@sandeepmareedu · 1520 likes
