House of Games

Human nature is a sucker bet.

19871h 42m6.8(369 votes)

CrimeThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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.

House of Games (1987) is a crime, thriller, and drama film directed by David Mamet. It stars Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, and Mike Nussbaum. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 369 votes.

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Director

David Mamet

Cast

Lindsay Crouse

Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Mike

Mike Nussbaum

Joey

Lilia Skala

Dr. Maria Littauer

J.T. Walsh

The Businessman

Steven Goldstein

Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

Bartender

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Where can I watch House of Games?

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Who stars in House of Games?

House of Games stars Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, and Lilia Skala, and was directed by David Mamet.

How long is House of Games?

House of Games has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did House of Games come out?

House of Games was released in 1987.

What genre is House of Games?

House of Games is a crime, thriller, and drama film.

Is House of Games worth watching?

House of Games holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.