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Game Change

2012·Movie
1h 58min·NR
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes67%76%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Your score

Game Change fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Politics would never be the same.

During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
Political DramaBiographical2008 ElectionSarah PalinInside PoliticsCharacter StudyCampaignHBO Film

Crew

Directed by:
Jay Roach, Diane Durant, Josh King
Written by:
Danny Strong, John Heilemann, Mark Halperin
Produced by:
Tom Hanks, Danny Strong, Jay Roach
Composed by:
Theodore Shapiro, Leslie Shatz, Deva Anderson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Game Change

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Game Change legally?

HBO Max

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

Is Game Change worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Game Change rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Game Change?

1 h 58 min

Game Change runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Game Change based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Game Change?

Critics67
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Game Change higher (75) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Game Change in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Game Change?

93ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBR+79

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Game Change in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Game Change use?

Hoist by His Own PetardReaction ShotThe Last DJIt Will Never Catch OnThe DreadedTook a Level in JerkassOh, Crap!Actually Pretty FunnyI Did What I Had to DoTragic MistakeOutdoorsy GalAttention Whoreand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Game Change, including Hoist by His Own Petard, Reaction Shot, The Last DJ.