Funny Games (2008) (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Funny Games (2008) is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Michael Haneke, starring Tim Roth, Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $7.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Funny Games (2008) About?
The premise of Funny Games (2008) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a seemingly idyllic family vacation in the Austrian countryside, their peace is shattered by the arrival of two polite but deeply unsettling young men. What begins as a cordial visit quickly escalates into a terrifying ordeal as the men’s charming facade crumbles, revealing a sadistic game of torment. The family finds themselves trapped in a nightmare, struggling to survive the escalating violence and psychological manipulation while desperately seeking an escape from their tormentors.
Funny Games (2008) Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- home invasion
- psychopath
- hostage
- hit with a golf club
- torture
- tied up while barefoot
- tied feet
- kidnapping
- remake
- bad guy wins
- fear
- double barreled shotgun
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- horror movie remake
- tied up
- summer house
- random violence
- housewife
- captive
- bound and gagged
- surprise ending
- ball gag
- duct tape gag
- cat and mouse
- child killer
- dead children
- mind game
- husband wife relationship
- evil wins
- abuse
- sadism
- sadist
- danger
- death by drowning
- evil man
- lake
- leg injury
- loss of child
- loss of son
- physical abuse
- suspense
- trauma
- family in jeopardy
- violence
- serial killer
- death
- sailing
- seeing son murdered
- broken egg
- bound hand and foot
- leg splint
Funny Games (2008) Cast
Tim Roth leads the cast, with Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt. Directed by Michael Haneke.
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Director Michael Haneke
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Funny Games (2008) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Funny Games (2008) 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 66% User score
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Funny Games (2008) Plot Summary
What happens in Funny Games (2008) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens on a seemingly happy family: George Farber, portrayed by Tim Roth, his wife Ann, played by Naomi Watts, their son Georgie, and their beloved dog as they arrive at their serene lake house. Nearby, their neighbor Fred is seen socializing with two young men, Peter and Paul, who, while friendly at first, quickly unveil their dark intentions. As they visit to borrow some eggs, Ann is busy in the kitchen while George and Georgie are outside near the lake, preparing their boat. However, this friendly interaction takes a sinister turn when the eggs they return are found broken.
Full summary
The whole story of Funny Games (2008), scene by scene
Funny Games (2008) Box Office
Funny Games (2008) grossed $7.9 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $6.7 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $6.7M
Funny Games (2008) Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Funny Games (2008).
How Well Do You Know Funny Games (2008)?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What injury does George sustain during the encounter with Peter?
Cars in Funny Games (2008)
3 cars on screen, including the 2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III and the 1995 Ford Econoline.
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2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Important role -
1995 Ford Econoline Minor role -
Dodge Charger NASCAR Background role
Funny Games (2008) Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Funny Games U.S.A.” and “Juegos macabros”.
- Also known as
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- Funny Games U.S.A.
- Juegos macabros
- Funny Games - Possiamo iniziare?
- Funny Games U.S.
- Violência Gratuita
- Кумедні ігри
- Ölümcül Oyunlar
- Brincadeiras Perigosas
- 趣味游戏
- Забавные игры
- เกมหฤหรรษ์ วันหฤโหด
- Furcsa játék
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- Jocuri amuzante
- משחקי שעשוע
- Drôles de jeux
- Funny Games US
- 大劊人心
- 퍼니 게임
- Забавни игри
- Забавні ігри
- 瘋殺遊戲
- おもしろゲーム
- Juegos sádicos
- Чудне игре
- Pakvaišę žaidimai
- Krute igre, მხიარული თამაშები
- Jõhkrad mängud
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Funny Games (2008) FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Funny Games (2008), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Funny Games (2008)?
Funny Games (2008) runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Funny Games (2008) released?
Funny Games (2008) was released on March 14, 2008.
Who directed Funny Games (2008)?
Funny Games (2008) was directed by Michael Haneke.
More films by Michael Haneke Who is in the cast of Funny Games (2008)?
Funny Games (2008) stars Tim Roth, Naomi Watts and Michael Pitt.
How much did Funny Games (2008) make at the box office?
Funny Games (2008) grossed $7.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $6.7 million international).
How is Funny Games (2008) rated?
Funny Games (2008) has 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Funny Games (2008) have a post-credit scene?
No. Funny Games (2008) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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