Kaufman's Game (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Kaufman's Game is a thriller and crime film.
What it’s about. Kaufman's Game follows Stanley, an unemployed young man with a passion for boxing, who is keen to improve his strength and stamina. When a stranger approaches him outside the gym with the offer of a specially produced steroid, Stanley is drawn into the ever more violent operations of a powerful organisation, unwittingly entering into a series of tests designed to prove his mettle. This is a film about power, determination and being your own worst enemy. It celebrates the archetypes of classic Film Noir, and the dark, conspiratorial storytelling technique of Franz Kafka, but with a contemporary minimalist aesthetic.
Who’s in it. Kaufman's Game stars Jye Frasca as Stanley, Tor Andreas Fagerland as Kaufman, Amy Pemberton as The Girl and Ruperth Shelbourne as Jaeger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Kaufman's Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaufman's Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaufman's Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaufman's Game (2017)?
- In US, Kaufman's Game is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaufman's Game worth watching?
- Kaufman's Game holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kaufman's Game?
- Kaufman's Game stars Jye Frasca, Tor Andreas Fagerland, Amy Pemberton, Ruperth Shelbourne and Toby Osmond.
- When was Kaufman's Game released?
- Kaufman's Game was released in 2017.