The Game (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, The Game is a comedy and drama film directed by Dmitriy Astrakhan, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Yura Platonov - famous poet and just lucky. He has everything: he owns the largest Moscow publishing house, has long and happily married, his father is a billionaire and a criminal authority, his beautiful mistress is completely satisfied with their relationship. It is precisely this problem-free that at some point begins to alarm Jura, because everything is so good in life! Realizing that his whole life is artificially modeled, Yura wonders: maybe the fictional life, self-deception, unwillingness to know the truth about those around you, sometimes better than understanding what is really happening?
Who’s in it. The Game stars Viktor Vasilyev as Yura, Anar Khalilov as Yura, Elvira Bolgova as Marina and Natalia Berger as Marina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Game (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Game worth watching?
- The Game holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Game?
- The Game stars Viktor Vasilyev, Anar Khalilov, Elvira Bolgova, Natalia Berger and Oleg Vasilkov.
- When was The Game released?
- The Game was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.