House of Games (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, House of Games is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by David Mamet, running about 102 minutes. “Nothing is as it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.
Who’s in it. House of Games stars Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Margaret Ford, Joe Mantegna as Mike, Mike Nussbaum as Joey and J.T. Walsh as The Businessman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, House of Games has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Games tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Games (1987)?
- In US, House of Games is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House of Games worth watching?
- House of Games holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Games?
- House of Games stars Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, J.T. Walsh and Ricky Jay.
- When was House of Games released?
- House of Games was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.