The Brink of War

Set during the Cold War, this historical thriller focuses on the 1986 summit in Iceland between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The two political opponents meet for a tense weekend to negotiate the reduction of nuclear arsenals. As pressure builds from various factions, their discussions determine whether the world will move toward peace or descend into a global catastrophe.

Written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn, the film stars Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev. The supporting cast includes J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis, Branka Katić, and Aya Cash. Produced by SK Global Entertainment, Angel Studios, 2521 Entertainment, and Designed Epic, the production had a budget of 21 million USD. Following its release on August 13, 2026, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 7/10 based on 28 votes.