The One Game (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1988, The One Game is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. Nick Thorne, a successful businessman whose company markets games, is pulled by his former partner Magnus into a game which appears far too real... The One Game is a four-part 1988 British television drama serial, produced by Central Independent Television and broadcast on ITV from 4 June to 25 June 1988. Set and filmed in Birmingham, it starred Patrick Malahide, Stephen Dillane, Pippa Haywood and Kate McKenzie, and was written by John Brown from a concept by Tony Benet.
Who’s in it. The One Game stars Stephen Dillane as Nicholas Thorne, Patrick Malahide as Magnus, Pippa Haywood as Jenny Thorne and Alex Norton as The Conjuror, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The One Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One Game tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One Game (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The One Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The One Game worth watching?
- The One Game holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One Game?
- The One Game stars Stephen Dillane, Patrick Malahide, Pippa Haywood, Alex Norton and David Mallinson.
- When was The One Game released?
- The One Game was released in 1988.