Game Night
Game Night

Game Night

2018Movie100 minEnglish

Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users85%
Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends who regularly meet for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery when one of them is seemingly kidnapped during a planned murder mystery party. What starts as an elaborate game quickly spirals into a dangerous and unpredictable situation as they try to figure out who is real and what is part of the game. The group must navigate a web of deception, danger, and dark humor to save their friend and make it through the night.

Critical Reception

Game Night was a critical and commercial success, praised for its clever script, fast-paced humor, and strong performances, particularly from Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams. Critics highlighted its ability to balance suspense with genuine laughs, making it a standout in the comedy-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp writing and witty dialogue.
  • Celebrated for its effective blend of comedy and suspense.
  • Lauded for the chemistry and performances of its lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed Game Night, appreciating its clever plot twists and laugh-out-loud moments. Many found the film to be a refreshing take on the comedy-thriller genre, with particular praise for its engaging story and satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's directors, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, previously worked together as writers on films like 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2'.

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4 reviews
JPV852

JPV852

Decided I needed a fun movie to watch tonight and this one hit the spot again. Laughed numerous times and the cast, Bateman and McAdams especially, was amazing. **4.0/5**
r96sk

r96sk

Very fun, and surprisingly refreshing. <em>'Game Night'</em> is definitely worth a watch. It actually features a fairly simple premise but it's one that is brought to life splendidly. The humour is strong, as are the majority of the cast...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This is one of the funniest movie I have watched in a long time. It starts out a little low key and slow, giving you no idea what is coming. I wanted to try it because of Jason Bateman from Ozark, so I didn’t read reviews or watch a trailer...
Gimly

Gimly

Massive win from _Game Night_, had no expectations going in, but it ended up totally thrilling not just me, but the whole group I watched it with. One of 2018's stronger entries thus far. Always a pleasure to get that sort of a feeling, but...