House of Games poster

House of Games(1987)

1h 42mCrime, Thriller, DramaEnglish
6.8/10
347 user ratings

Human nature is a sucker bet.

Overview

A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.

Director

David Mamet

Studio

Filmhaus

Revenue

$3M

Share:

Cast

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

as Dr. Margaret Ford

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

as Mike

Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

as Joey

Lilia Skala

Lilia Skala

as Dr. Maria Littauer

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

as The Businessman

Steven Goldstein

Steven Goldstein

as Billy Hahn

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

as Bartender

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

as George

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as Sgt. John Moran

Meshach Taylor

Meshach Taylor

as Mr. Dean

John Pritchett

John Pritchett

as Hotel Desk Clerk

Scott Zigler

as Western Union Clerk

Where to Watch

Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Movie Facts

Release Year

1987

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Box Office

$3M

Production Companies

Filmhaus • Orion Pictures

You Might Also Like

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch House of Games?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for House of Games (1987).

What is House of Games about?

A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men.

Who directed House of Games?

House of Games was directed by David Mamet and released in 1987. It is a crime, thriller, drama film.

How long is House of Games?

House of Games has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

Who stars in House of Games?

The cast of House of Games includes Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Margaret Ford, Joe Mantegna as Mike, Mike Nussbaum as Joey, Lilia Skala as Dr. Maria Littauer, J.T. Walsh as The Businessman and more.

Explore More by Genre

Need a recommendation?

Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.