Joker Game (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Joker Game is a thriller film directed by Takafumi Watanabe, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. All seniors at a high school stay together at a camp, including student Chinatsu. On their first day, the home room teacher announces that all the students must play the card game "Old Maid". In order to reverse the declining academic abilities of its younger generation, the Japanese government planned this camping program. In this card game, the students that lose will meet their deaths.
Who’s in it. Joker Game stars Rie Kitahara as Chinatsu Akasawa, Sara Takatsuki as Kana Ohno, Yui Koike as Minako Yokoe and Shotaro Okubo as Yohei Takashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Joker Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Doki Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joker Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joker Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joker Game (2012)?
- In US, Joker Game is available to stream on Doki Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joker Game worth watching?
- Joker Game holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joker Game?
- Joker Game stars Rie Kitahara, Sara Takatsuki, Yui Koike, Shotaro Okubo and Atsushi Shiramata.
- When was Joker Game released?
- Joker Game was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.