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The Player

1992·Movie
2h 4min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic868.0Rotten Tomatoes97%84%
IMDb7.5Metacritic868.0Rotten Tomatoes97%84%

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The Player fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Now More Than Ever!

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?
Hollywood SatireCrime ThrillerMysteryBlack ComedyCynicalIndustry CritiqueSharp DialogueSelf-Aware

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Altman, Allan F. Nicholls, C.C. Barnes
Written by:
Michael Tolkin, Michael Tolkin
Produced by:
Michael Tolkin, David Brown, Scott Bushnell
Composed by:
Thomas Newman, John Post, John Pritchett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Player

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Player legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TVCriterionCinemax

The Player is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Player worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Player rated?

RStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is The Player?

2 h 4 min

The Player runs 2 h 4 min.

Is The Player based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Player?

Critics92
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Player higher (92) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Player a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is The Player in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Player?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Player in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Player use?

They Plotted a Perfectly Good WasteBroken HeelHypocriteFilm Within a FilmOscar BaitDouble-Meaning TitleConversational TropingRed HerringAdaptational Name ChangeKarma HoudiniBabies Ever AfterHyperlink Storyand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Player, including They Plotted a Perfectly Good Waste, Broken Heel, Hypocrite.