Geri's Game
Seen it?1997 | 4 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Animated Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jan Pinkava
- Bob PetersonGeri (voice)