

Game Change
“Politics would never be the same.”
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.
Where to watch Game Change in United States
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Where is Game Change streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Game Change
Game Change is a 2012 English-language tv movie, drama and comedy film directed by Jay Roach. The cast is led by Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Game Change was produced by Playtone, HBO Films, and Everyman Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 28, 2012, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Writers
- Danny Strong
- Release date
- February 28, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Playtone, HBO Films, Everyman Pictures
Game Change cast & crew
Game Change was directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong.
The cast features Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin, Woody Harrelson as Steve Schmidt, Ed Harris as John McCain, Peter MacNicol as Rick Davis, Jamey Sheridan as Mark Salter, and Sarah Paulson as Nicolle Wallace.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Theodore Shapiro, cinematography is by Jim Denault, and it was produced by Tom Hanks and Jay Roach.
Is Game Change worth watching?
Game Change holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 345 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and comedy, Game Change is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Game Change
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Cast of Game Change

Julianne Moore
Sarah Palin

Woody Harrelson
Steve Schmidt

Ed Harris
John McCain

Peter MacNicol
Rick Davis

Jamey Sheridan
Mark Salter

Sarah Paulson
Nicolle Wallace

Ron Livingston
Mark Wallace

David Barry Gray
Todd Palin

Larry Sullivan
Chris Edwards

Mikal Evans
Bexie Nobles

Colby French
Tucker Eskew

Bruce Altman
Fred Davis
Game Change — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Game Change in United States?
Game Change is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Game Change on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Game Change is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Game Change in?
Game Change is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Game Change?
Game Change runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Game Change rated?
Game Change is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 345 ratings.











