Funny Games (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Funny Games is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 111 minutes. “You must admit, you brought this on yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Ann, husband George, and son Georgie arrive at their holiday home they are visited by a pair of polite and seemingly pleasant young men. Armed with deceptively sweet smiles and some golf clubs, they proceed to terrorize and torture the tight-knit clan, giving them until the next day to survive.
Who’s in it. Funny Games stars Naomi Watts as Ann Farber, Tim Roth as George Farber, Michael Pitt as Paul and Brady Corbet as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Funny Games has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
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 Funny Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Games tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Games (2008)?
- In US, Funny 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 Funny Games worth watching?
- Funny Games holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funny Games?
- Funny Games stars Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet and Devon Gearhart.
- When was Funny Games released?
- Funny Games was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.