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House of Games

1987·Movie·R·102 min·6.8(347)

Human nature is a sucker bet.

A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.

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Where to watch House of Games in United States

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Where is House of Games streaming around the world?

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BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video

About House of Games

House of Games is a 1987 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by David Mamet. The cast is led by Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

House of Games was produced by Filmhaus and Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 1987, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.

Director
David Mamet
Writers
David Mamet, Jonathan Katz
Release date
October 11, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$3 million
Production
Filmhaus, Orion Pictures
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House of Games cast & crew

House of Games was directed by David Mamet and written by David Mamet and Jonathan Katz.

The cast features Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Margaret Ford, Joe Mantegna as Mike, Mike Nussbaum as Joey, Lilia Skala as Dr. Maria Littauer, J.T. Walsh as The Businessman, and Steven Goldstein as Billy Hahn.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alaric Jans, cinematography is by Juan Ruiz Anchía, and it was produced by Michael Hausman.

Is House of Games worth watching?

House of Games holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 347 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, House of Games is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch House of Games

In United States, you can stream House of Games on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of House of Games

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Mike

Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Joey

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

Dr. Maria Littauer

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

The Businessman

Steven Goldstein

Steven Goldstein

Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Bartender

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

George

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

Meshach Taylor

Mr. Dean

John Pritchett

John Pritchett

Hotel Desk Clerk

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Scott Zigler

Western Union Clerk

House of Games — FAQs

Where can I watch House of Games in United States?

House of Games is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is House of Games on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — House of Games is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is House of Games in?

House of Games is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is House of Games?

House of Games runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is House of Games rated?

House of Games is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 347 ratings.

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