MYSTERY . 2018 . 1h 40m . English . 6.8/10

Game Night_

"This is not a game."

Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

Director John Francis Daley
Starring Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler
Box Office $117.5M
6.8/10
Rating
$117.5M
Box Office
1h 40m
Runtime
2018
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+218% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Game Night poster
This is not a game.

Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Game Night earned $117.5M worldwide on a $37.0M budget — a 218% return on investment.
Director
Game Night was directed by John Francis Daley.
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Cast
Jason Bateman stars as Max in Game Night.
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Year context
Game Night was released 8 years ago in 2018.

CREW

Writer
Mark Perez

BOX OFFICE

$37.0M
Budget
$117.5M
Revenue
+218%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

Aggregate Films New Line Cinema Davis Entertainment Warner Bros. RatPac-Dune Entertainment

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
United States
Rating
6.8/10 (6,165 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$37,000,000
Box Office
$117,501,013
Profit
+$80,501,013
IMDB
tt2704998
Trailer
Watch on YouTube

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Game Night about?
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
How long is Game Night?
Game Night has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Game Night?
Game Night was directed by John Francis Daley.
Who stars in Game Night?
The cast of Game Night includes Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan, Billy Magnussen.
How much did Game Night make at the box office?
Game Night earned $117,501,013 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $37,000,000.
What is the rating of Game Night?
Game Night has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 6,165 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Mystery Comedy Crime

KEYWORDS (18)

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