Game 6 (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Game 6 is a 2006 sports drama directed by Michael Hoffman, starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton and Griffin Dunne. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $129,664 worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Michael Hoffman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gravitas Ventures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Game 6 About?
The premise of Game 6 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1986, playwright Nicky Rogan faces a crisis when a harsh review from critic Steven Schwimmer appears imminent. His personal anxieties are heightened as he watches the Boston Red Sox compete for the World Series championship. The pressure of the looming critique intertwines with the team’s struggle, blurring the lines between Nicky's professional and personal life as he confronts his deepest insecurities.
Game 6 Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- playwright
- father daughter relationship
- 1980s
- theater critic
- boston red sox
- theater group
- female rear nudity
- professional baseball
- grandmother grandson relationship
- actor producer
- play opening night
- female taxi driver
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- baseball world series game
- handgun
- mistaken identity
- calling someone a hoodlum
- television reruns
- husband wife separation
- night
- play
- manhattan new york city
- thong
- restaurant
- kitchen
- broadway manhattan new york city
- bar
- waitress
- thick accent
- talk radio
- sports fan
- sports bar
- slow motion scene
- rooftop
- new york city
- immigrant
- father son relationship
- eccentricity
- camouflage
- automated teller machine
- new york mets
- asbestos
- traffic jam
- theater
- taxi
- revolver
- actor
- directed by star
- baseball stadium
- new york skyline
Game 6 Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Michael Keaton and Griffin Dunne. Directed by Michael Hoffman.
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Director Michael Hoffman
More from Michael Hoffman
More films directed by Michael Hoffman, best-rated first: The Last Station, Soapdish, Restoration and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Game 6 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Game 6 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 45% User score
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Game 6 Plot Summary
What happens in Game 6 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nicky Rogan, a successful playwright known for his multiple successful works, finds himself in turmoil on the opening night of his latest play. With everyone around him, including his friends, convinced that this will be his best production yet, doubts and fears begin to creep in. These insecurities are fueled by a rival playwright whose previous work was severely panned by the local newspaper’s strident drama critic, Steven Schwimmer. As the hour approaches, Nicky’s anxiety escalates to a terrifying resolve—he intends to eliminate the critic, convinced that his play will suffer the same fate.
Full summary
The whole story of Game 6, scene by scene
Game 6 Box Office
Game 6 grossed $129,664 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$129.7K
- US & Canada
- $129.7K
Game 6 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer GAME 6 | Trailer - Available On Demand August 10th
How Well Do You Know Game 6?
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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Who is the main character in 'Game 6'?
Game 6 Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “6-os játszma” and “게임 6”.
- Also known as
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- 6-os játszma
- 게임 6
- Шестата игра
- Oyun 6
- O Sexto Jogo
- Šestý zápas
- 第6场
- En el '86
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Game 6 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Game 6, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Game 6?
Game 6 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Game 6 released?
Game 6 was released on March 10, 2006.
Who directed Game 6?
Game 6 was directed by Michael Hoffman.
More films by Michael Hoffman Who is in the cast of Game 6?
Game 6 stars Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton and Griffin Dunne.
How much did Game 6 make at the box office?
Game 6 grossed $129,664 worldwide.
How is Game 6 rated?
Game 6 has 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.
Does Game 6 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Game 6 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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