House of Games 1987
“Human nature is a sucker bet.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Director
- David Mamet
- Networks
- Filmhaus, Orion Pictures
What is House of Games?
House of Games is a 1987 American crime, thriller, and drama film directed and released with an R rating, running for 1 hour and 42 minutes. The plot follows a psychiatrist who comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy world of stings, scams, and con men.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1987
- Studios
- Filmhaus, Orion Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Filmhaus, Orion Pictures
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Overview
House of Games is a 1987 American crime, thriller, and drama film directed and released with an R rating, running for 1 hour and 42 minutes. The plot follows a psychiatrist who comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy world of stings, scams, and con men.
Culturally and textually, the film explores themes of human nature and deception within a crime and thriller framework. It has an official user score and streaming availability listed on TMDB, maintaining a focused dramatic tone and a runtime suited for a single feature film viewing.
Should you watch it?
“A psychiatrist plunges into a shadowy underworld of cunning stings and elaborate scams.”
- Explores the compelling world of stings and con men
- Features a psychiatrist drawn into the world of a compulsive gambler
- Directed as a crime, thriller, and drama feature released in the United States in 1987
- It carries an R rating and features themes of crime and compulsive gambling that may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you want to see a psychiatrist navigate the shadowy world of stings, scams, and con men.
This R-rated crime, thriller, and drama runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes with a tense, dramatic tone focused on con artists.
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Where can I stream House of Games (1987)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like TMDB, which lists current watch options.
Is House of Games worth watching?
It is an R-rated crime, thriller, and drama exploring the compelling world of stings and con men.
What is the runtime or binge duration of House of Games?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What are the essential episodes or parts of House of Games?
House of Games is a feature-length film released in 1987 rather than a series with episodes.
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