Game Change (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Game Change is a comedy, drama, tv movie and history film directed by Jay Roach, running about 118 minutes. “Politics would never be the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
Who’s in it. Game Change stars Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin, Woody Harrelson as Steve Schmidt, Ed Harris as John McCain and Peter MacNicol as Rick Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Game Change has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 Game Change page.
If you liked it. Fans of Game Change tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Game Change (2012)?
- In US, Game Change is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 Game Change worth watching?
- Game Change holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Game Change?
- Game Change stars Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, Peter MacNicol and Jamey Sheridan.
- When was Game Change released?
- Game Change was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.