---
title: "The Great Game"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-game-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 367546
imdb_id: "tt4333408"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Great Game (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-game-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Great Game is a thriller, drama, and mystery film released in France on December 16, 2015, with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The story follows Pierre Blum, a forty-year-old writer who experienced his time of glory in the early 2000s. One evening on a casino terrace, Pierre meets Joseph Paskin, a mysterious, charismatic, and manipulative man who holds influence in the world of politics. Joseph persuades Pierre to accept a strange mission that forces him to confront a past he would prefer to forget and ultimately puts his life in danger. Amid these events, Pierre falls in love with Laura, a young extreme-left activist, leading to questions of trust within a world built on subterfuge.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | BFI Player | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicolas Pariser
- **Networks / Studios**: Bizibi, Les films du 10, ARTE France Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melvil Poupaud** as *Pierre Blum*
- **André Dussollier** as *Joseph Paskin*
- **Clémence Poésy** as *Laura Haydon*
- **Sophie Cattani** as *Caroline*
- **Nicolas Wanczycki** as *L'homme à l'oreillette*
- **Gavino Dessi** as *Marco Scavarda*
- **Antoine Chappey** as *Copeau*
- **Audrey Bastien** as *Jeune fille librairie*
- **Camille Constantin** as *Stagiaire Caroline*
- **Jonathan Boudina** as *Yvan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Great Game online?
The Great Game is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Great Game worth watching?
The Great Game holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 52 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Great Game and when was it released?
The Great Game is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Great Game?
The Great Game was directed by Nicolas Pariser.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Great Game — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/367546)

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