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Trailer for The Brink of War starring Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev

April 16, 2026 by Amie Cranswick

Angel has shared a trailer for the upcoming political drama The Brink of War.

The film follows US President Ronald Reagan as he faces immense pressure while attempting to cut a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which could lead to the dismantling of nuclear arsenals, or face potential disaster.

Written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn, the cast includes Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan, Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev, and J.K. Simmons as George Shultz. Watch the trailer below…

President 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.

The Brink of War arrives in cinemas on August 14th.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: J.K. Simmons, Jared Harris, Jeff Daniels, Michael Russell Gunn, The Brink of War

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

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