The Games (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1998, The Games is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Games was an Australian mockumentary television series about the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. The series was originally broadcast on the ABC and had two seasons of 13 episodes each, the first in 1998 and the second in 2000. 'The Games' starred satirists John Clarke and Bryan Dawe along with Australian comedian Gina Riley and actor Nicholas Bell. It was written by John Clarke and Ross Stevenson. The series centred on the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and satirised corruption and cronyism in the Olympic movement, bureaucratic ineptness in the New South Wales public service, and unethical behaviour within politics and the media. An unusual feature of the show was that the characters shared the same name as the actors who played them, to enhance the illusion of a documentary on the Sydney Games.
Who’s in it. The Games stars John Clarke as John, Bryan Dawe as Bryan, Gina Riley as Gina and Sam Neill as Citytrans World CEO, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Games has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Games (1998)?
- In AU, The Games is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Games?
- The Games stars John Clarke, Bryan Dawe, Gina Riley, Sam Neill and Debra Lawrance.
- When was The Games released?
- The Games was released in 1998.