Is House of Games scary?

MyCinema has not rated House of Games for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch House of Games in the US?

House of Games streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is House of Games?

House of Games runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Is House of Games suitable for kids?

House of Games is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19871h 42mCrime / Thriller / Drama

House of Games

Name: House of Games
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1987-10-11
Duration: 102 min

Human nature is a sucker bet.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 371 votes

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Availability in the US

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House of Games at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 42m

At 1h 42m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 371 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch House of Games tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 42m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 371 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about House of Games

Is House of Games scary?: MyCinema has not rated House of Games for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch House of Games in the US?: House of Games streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is House of Games?: House of Games runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Is House of Games suitable for kids?: House of Games is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.