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Games of Love and Chance

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2003 | 124 min | Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche

  • Osman ElkharrazKrimo
  • Sara ForestierLydia
  • Sabrina OuazaniFrida
  • Nanou BenhamouNanou
  • Hafet Ben-AhmedFathi
  • Aurélie GanitoMagalie
  • Carole FranckFrench Teacher
  • Hajar HamliliZina
  • Rachid HamiRachid
  • Meriem SerbahKrimo's Mother