The Westing Game (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1997, The Westing Game is a drama, family, horror and mystery film directed by Terence H. Winkless, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl is angry about having to move to the city, but gets involved in a mystery when a rich neighbor is found dead. His will suggests that one of the people in her apartment house is his killer and doles out clues to find the culprit - as well as win $20 million.
Who’s in it. The Westing Game stars Ray Walston as Sandy McSouthers, Ashley Peldon as Tabitha Ruth 'Turtle' Wexler, Diane Ladd as Berthe Erica Crow and Sally Kirkland as Sydelle Pulaski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Westing Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cineverse, Dove Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Westing Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Westing Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Westing Game (1997)?
- In US, The Westing Game is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cineverse and Dove Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Westing Game worth watching?
- The Westing Game holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Westing Game?
- The Westing Game stars Ray Walston, Ashley Peldon, Diane Ladd, Sally Kirkland and Cliff DeYoung.
- When was The Westing Game released?
- The Westing Game was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.