Games People Play (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Games People Play is a drama film directed by Jenni Toivoniemi, running about 105 minutes. “It's their last weekend of being young” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Group of old friends gather in a summer villa to celebrate a surprise birthday party for Mitzi, who is the dramatic focal point of the group. The weekend starts ominously when Mitzi does not respond well to the surprise party. It turns out that Mitzi has just filed for divorce and has been looking forward to a peaceful weekend. The tense situation takes a new turn when Mitzi's best friend brings her new boyfriend for a visit, who happens to be a Swedish film star. Familiar surroundings and the old rituals get to the core of the group and make them forget their adulthood. Revelations, not meant to harm the balance, make them reassess their past as well as their present.
Who’s in it. Games People Play stars Eero Milonoff as Härde, Emmi Parviainen as Mitzi, Laura Birn as Veronika and Christian Hillborg as Mikael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Games People Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Games People Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Games People Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Games People Play (2020)?
- In US, Games People Play is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Games People Play worth watching?
- Games People Play holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Games People Play?
- Games People Play stars Eero Milonoff, Emmi Parviainen, Laura Birn, Christian Hillborg and Iida-Maria Heinonen.
- When was Games People Play released?
- Games People Play was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.