# Where to watch WarGames: The Dead Code (2008) in the UK

> WarGames: The Dead Code (2008) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.1/10  
**Genres:** Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T12:31:50.797Z)  

## Synopsis

Computer hacker Will Farmer engages a government super-computer named Ripley in an online terrorist-attack simulation game. Little does Farmer know that Ripley has been designed to appeal to potential terrorists, and certain software glitches have in turn made him become paranoid.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=WarGames%3A%20The%20Dead%20Code+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream WarGames: The Dead Code in the UK?**

WarGames: The Dead Code (2008) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent WarGames: The Dead Code?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of WarGames: The Dead Code?**

Yes. WarGames: The Dead Code can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is WarGames: The Dead Code on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

WarGames: The Dead Code is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14154/wargames-the-dead-code-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/iwLR2K4CjRISMAER0Vy2xzhZ0W8.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14154/wargames-the-dead-code-2008.json

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