The Games (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1970, The Games is a drama film directed by Michael Winner, running about 100 minutes. “The spectacle behind the spectacle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Australia and behind the Iron Curtain. They are the most superbly conditioned animals in the world. They are also the pawns of powerful nations, the victims of dangerous drugs and the object of many men's ambitions. Once every four years they come together... for the Olympic Games.
Who’s in it. The Games stars Michael Crawford as Harry Hayes, Ryan O'Neal as Scott Reynolds, Charles Aznavour as Pavel Vendek and Jeremy Kemp as Jim Harcourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Games has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Games tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Games (1970)?
- In US, The Games is available to 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 Games worth watching?
- The Games holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Games?
- The Games stars Michael Crawford, Ryan O'Neal, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp and Elaine Taylor.
- When was The Games released?
- The Games was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.