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House of Games

Movie
1987
1h 42m
R
English
Crime, Thriller, Drama
User Score: 
7.3
Critic Score: 
88
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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 Poster

House of Games

R
Movie
1987
1h 42m
English
Crime, Thriller, Drama
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.
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88

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Lindsay Crouse
Dr. Margaret Ford
Lilia Skala
Dr. Maria Littauer
JT Walsh
The Businessman
Jack Wallace
Bartender
Ricky Jay
George
William H Macy
Sgt. John Moran
John Pritchett
Hotel Desk Clerk
Scott Zigler
Western Union Clerk
Jacqueline de La Chaume
Woman with Lighter
Willo Hausman
Girl with Book
G Roy Levin
Poker Player
Allen Soule
Poker Player
Josh Conescu
Garage Attendant
Patricia Wolff
Patient (Ford's Office)
Paul Walsh
Man in Restaurant
Karen Kohlhaas
Prison Ward Patient
Julie Mendenhall
Late Student
Directed By: David Mamet
Written By: David Mamet (Story), Jonathan Katz (Story), + 1 more

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mrkesu says...
7 months ago
Probably a fun movie back in the 80s, but doesn't really hold up that well today. I did expect a different ending though, so that was a nice surprise if nothing else. [spoiler]Unfortunately watching this with today's expectation of twists in every movie I of course realized it was a "scam the housewife" thing the second the "cop" in the hotel "accidentally" talked on the walkie-talkie _while the door was still open_ 😒and from there you realize it was a setup from the start all the way back to her patient and you kind of just have to wait for the rest of the 40 minutes to play itself out. For a few minutes I expected the ending to be a double-scam because it seemed a bit weird to send her patient back so I kind of thought they were either scamming more money from her or it was going to be some kind of a twisted happy ending.[/spoiler]
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mike_a says...
2 months ago
"House of Games" is a thriller that takes its time to unfold, initially relying on a slow burn approach with a curious absence of music. This creates an almost unsettling atmosphere, heightened by dialogue that often feels sparse and unconventional. While the film eventually introduces a fitting bluesy soundtrack that complements its noir themes, the pacing may not appeal to all viewers. One of the film's more jarring elements is the female protagonist's abrupt shift in behavior. Initially portrayed as a composed and insightful writer, her actions at the House of Games seem out of character and lack a smooth transition. This inconsistency, combined with the film's overall quirky tone, makes "House of Games" a unique but somewhat uneven viewing experience. Despite its flaws, the film offers an intriguing exploration of deception and manipulation that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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AdamMorgan says...
5 years ago
Overall this movie was a fine effort by a young David Mamet. There was some awkward dialog at different points but I think the overall story more than made up for those moments. While some may think that the movie is about con men I think the last scene cements the fact that the film was about a woman who was lost only to find herself after a series of odd events. The con men are all excellent (I miss Ricky Jay!) but Lindsay Crouse left something to be desired. This film reminded me of Mamet's The Spanish Prisoner, although I preferred that movie over this one even though it also suffered from some shoddy delivery.
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moonkodi says...
8 years ago
Solid psycological crime movie. Alsmost everything you'd want from a movie. Some negativity I've read and my response... Lindsay isn't a good actress. I'd agree but she didn't spoil the movie for me. I got used to her. Lindsay's character Margaret is smart but does stupid things. Is she? That's why I like it. She's the acedemic. She's memorised and learned from books and is qualified and smart but it still isn't as effective as Mike and his street level psycology. That's why she's fascinated with him. It was predictable. A little. But it's the type of movie that makes you think of outcomes so yeah you'd arrive to it. Doesnt make it a bad movie. Plenty of other stuff going on and not as predictable as most movies that you don't even have to think about.
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kevin2019
2 months ago
"House of Games" has a major flaw at its heart: we are told much too early it is all about con men and the type of unscrupulous people who inhabit this shady and duplicitous world. This leaves you forewarned and on alert during the rest of the film so you are never in any real doubt about what is go More
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