The Player (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1992, The Player is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Altman, running about 124 minutes. “Everything you've heard is true!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?
Who’s in it. The Player stars Tim Robbins as Griffin Mill, Greta Scacchi as June Gudmundsdottir, Fred Ward as Walter Stuckel and Whoopi Goldberg as Detective Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Player has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel 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 The Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Player tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Player (1992)?
- In US, The Player is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 The Player worth watching?
- The Player holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Player?
- The Player stars Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Gallagher.
- When was The Player released?
- The Player was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.