The Ratings Game (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, The Ratings Game is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A New Jersey trucker creates a hit TV show with help from his girlfriend in the ratings business.
Who’s in it. The Ratings Game stars Danny DeVito as Vic De Salvo, Rhea Perlman as Francine Kester, Cisse Cameron as Wendy and Gerrit Graham as Parker Braithwaite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Ratings Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ratings Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ratings Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ratings Game (1984)?
- In US, The Ratings Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ratings Game worth watching?
- The Ratings Game holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ratings Game?
- The Ratings Game stars Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Cisse Cameron, Gerrit Graham and Bernadette Birkett.
- When was The Ratings Game released?
- The Ratings Game was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.