Funny Games movie poster

Funny Games

August 23, 1997 1h 49m 7.3/10 (2,002 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Funny Games is a drama/horror film. directed by Michael Haneke.

Starring Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, and Arno Frisch

Synopsis

Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 23, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (2,002 votes)
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Box Office $2.5K Worldwide gross
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Language German Original language
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Country Austria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Revenue
$2,506

Production Companies

  • Wega Film
  • Filmfonds Wien
  • ORF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Funny Games about?

Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.

Who directed Funny Games?

Funny Games was directed by Michael Haneke.

How long is Funny Games?

Funny Games has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was Funny Games released?

Funny Games was released on August 23, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Funny Games?

The main cast of Funny Games includes Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering, Stefan Clapczynski.

Is Funny Games worth watching?

Funny Games has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 2,002 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.