
Games People Play
Seen it?2020 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who love a story about friendship and anyone who wants a laugh, this one's for you. The friendships are the beating heart of it. Sits nicely alongside Swingers or Frances Ha.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Group of old friends gather in a summer villa to celebrate a surprise birthday party for Mitzi, who is the dramatic focal point of the group. The weekend starts ominously when Mitzi does not respond well to the surprise party. It turns out that Mitzi has just filed for divorce and has been looking forward to a peaceful weekend. The tense situation takes a new turn when Mitzi's best friend brings her new boyfriend for a visit, who happens to be a Swedish film star. Familiar surroundings and the old rituals get to the core of the group and make them forget their adulthood. Revelations, not meant to harm the balance, make them reassess their past as well as their present.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 695 people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jenni Toivoniemi
- Eero MilonoffHärde
- Emmi ParviainenMitzi
- Laura BirnVeronika
- Christian HillborgMikael
- Iida-Maria HeinonenNatali
- Paavo KinnunenJanne
- Paula VesalaUlla
- Samuli NiittymäkiJuhana