Roadgames

1981·Movie
1h 41min·PG
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Roadgames fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!

A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.
Australian New WaveHitchcockian ThrillerCat-and-MouseHighway SuspenseSerial KillerPsychological ThrillerSlow BurnRoad MovieAtmosphericIntriguing

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Franklin, Anne McLeod, Tom Burstall
Written by:
Everett De Roche, Everett De Roche, Richard Franklin
Produced by:
Greg Ricketson, Barbi Taylor, Barbara Gibbs
Composed by:
Andrew London, Lon Bender, Robert Thirlwell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Roadgames

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Where can I stream Roadgames legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Roadgames is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Roadgames worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roadgames rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Roadgames?

1 h 41 min

Roadgames runs 1 h 41 min.

Was Roadgames a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$100,000

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $100,000 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Roadgames in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Roadgames?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Roadgames in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Roadgames use?

Good Hair, Evil HairHeroic DogSpoiled BratSerial KillerDid Not Get the GirlLet's Meet the MeatLand Down UnderPolice Are UselessRazor FlossDisposing of a BodyHe-Man Woman HaterShovel Strikeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Roadgames, including Good Hair, Evil Hair, Heroic Dog, Spoiled Brat.

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