Game Over (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, Game Over is an action, thriller and horror film directed by René Manzor, running about 87 minutes. “When the World of Childhood Encounters That of Horror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thomas, a very intelligent and resourceful child, is left alone with his beloved and fragile granddad on Christmas Eve, when a psychopath dressed as Santa Claus breaks into their mansion and starts chasing them. Thomas will do whatever he can to save himself and his granddad, leaving much of his childhood innocence behind.
Who’s in it. Game Over stars Brigitte Fossey as Julie de Frémont, François-Eric Gendron as Roland, Louis Ducreux as Papy and Patrick Floersheim as Le Père Noël, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Game Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Game Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Game Over tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Game Over (1990)?
- In US, Game Over is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Game Over worth watching?
- Game Over holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Game Over?
- Game Over stars Brigitte Fossey, François-Eric Gendron, Louis Ducreux, Patrick Floersheim and Louis Ducreux.
- When was Game Over released?
- Game Over was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.