Games

1971·Movie
1h 30min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Games fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

A 16-year-old girl works in a factory to pay her late father’s debt. When she makes up her mind to become a hostess, a boy approaches her with kind and gentle manners...(Also occasionally known in English as “Play”)
Japanese Social DramaComing-of-Age StruggleGritty RealismMelancholic ToneVulnerable YouthSocietal PressuresHuman ConnectionEarly 70s CinemaCharacter StudyThoughtful & Emotional

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Games

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Games legally?

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Is Games worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Games rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Games?

1 h 30 min

Games runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Games?

Critics63
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Games much the same way.

What language is Games in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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