The Coldest Game (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, The Coldest Game is a thriller and drama film directed by Lukasz Kosmicki, running about 104 minutes. “Times change. The stakes remain the same” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Warsaw, Poland, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962. Josh Mansky, a troubled math genius and former US chess champion, is recruited to hold a dangerous public match against the Soviet champion, while playing the deadly game of espionage hidden in the darkest shadows of a hostile territory.
Who’s in it. The Coldest Game stars Bill Pullman as Joshua Mansky, Lotte Verbeek as Agent Stone, Nicholas Farrell as G. Moran and Corey Johnson as Donald Novak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Coldest Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coldest Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coldest Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coldest Game (2019)?
- In GB, The Coldest Game is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Coldest Game worth watching?
- The Coldest Game holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Coldest Game?
- The Coldest Game stars Bill Pullman, Lotte Verbeek, Nicholas Farrell, Corey Johnson and Robert Więckiewicz.
- When was The Coldest Game released?
- The Coldest Game was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.