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The Favourite Game

2003Movie1 h 41 min

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

As a kid, Leo thought he possessed, like a magician, the secret power to make things happen. As a young man, he certainly knows how to make things happen with women. But as his best friend Krantz would say to him, "Why do you always ask questions you already know answers to?" Leo believes firmly in what he invents from one day to the next. Images, impressions, stories fill his head. That's just how he is: life, for Leo, is just a game. Behind this childlike attitude, hides the very essence of his own life's quest.

Feels like

  • Lyrical Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Romantic Idealism
  • Psychological Depth
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Canadian Indie Sensibility
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character Study
  • Musical Score Importance

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Bernar Hébert
Written by
Leonard Cohen, Peter Putka
Produced by
Michel Ouellette
Music by
Gaetan Gravel

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Facts

February 28, 2003 · 1 h 41 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
February 28, 2003
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Favourite Game worth watching?"

Questions about The Favourite Game

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Is The Favourite Game worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Favourite Game good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Favourite Game plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.