The Great Game (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2015, The Great Game is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Nicolas Pariser, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre Blum, 40, is a writer who had his time of glory in the early 2000s. One evening, on a casino terrace, he meets Joseph Paskin. This mysterious man, charismatic and manipulative, is influential in the world of politics and persuades Pierre to take on a strange mission that takes him back to a past he’d prefer to forget, and puts his life in danger. In the middle of all this, Pierre falls in love with Laura, a young extreme-left activist. But in this world of subterfuge, who can really be trusted?
Who’s in it. The Great Game stars Melvil Poupaud as Pierre Blum, André Dussollier as Joseph Paskin, Clémence Poésy as Laura Haydon and Sophie Cattani as Caroline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Great Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Great Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Game (2015)?
- In US, The Great Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Fandor 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 The Great Game worth watching?
- The Great Game holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Game?
- The Great Game stars Melvil Poupaud, André Dussollier, Clémence Poésy, Sophie Cattani and Nicolas Wanczycki.
- When was The Great Game released?
- The Great Game was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.