House of Games 1987

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
92%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
25%
Splat

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.

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

Steven Goldstein

as Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

as Bartender

Ricky Jay

as George

William H. Macy

as Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

as Mr. Dean

Director:

David Mamet

Writer:

David Mamet, Jonathan Katz

Genres:

Crime,Thriller,Drama

Release Date:

1987 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

House of Games

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Steven Goldstein

as Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

as Bartender

Ricky Jay

as George

William H. Macy

as Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

as Mr. Dean

John Pritchett

as Hotel Desk Clerk

Scott Zigler

as Western Union Clerk

Jacqueline de La Chaume

as Woman with Lighter

Willo Hausman

as Girl with Book

G. Roy Levin

as Poker Player

Johnny "Sugarbear" Willis

as Hotel Doorman

Josh Conescu

as Garage Attendant

Patricia Wolff

as Patient

Paul Walsh

as Man in Restaurant

Roberta Maguire

as Restaurant Hostess

Karen Kohlhaas

as Prison Ward Patient

Julie Mendenhall

as Late Student

Rachel Cline

as Student

Bob Lumbra

as Poker Player

Andy Potok

as Poker Player

Allen Soule

as Poker Player

Ben Blakeman

as Bartender

John Nelson

as Pedestrian (uncredited)

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