Funny Games (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1997, Funny Games is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 109 minutes. “A nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Funny Games stars Ulrich Mühe as Georg, Susanne Lothar as Anna, Arno Frisch as Paul and Frank Giering as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Funny Games has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Games tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Games (1997)?
- In US, Funny Games is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny Games worth watching?
- Funny Games holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Funny Games?
- Funny Games stars Ulrich Mühe, Susanne Lothar, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering and Stefan Clapczynski.
- When was Funny Games released?
- Funny Games was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.