The Player (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Player is a 1992 drama thriller directed by Robert Altman, starring Tim Robbins and Greta Scacchi. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide. It won 4 awards from 13 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic. Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Player About?
The premise of The Player without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Hollywood production executive, known for his talent in identifying potential killers, becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As he navigates the studio system and a series of increasingly bizarre encounters, the lines between his professional life and a dangerous game blur. This satirical thriller offers a wry look at the filmmaking process, featuring a stellar cast and a darkly humorous tone.
The Player Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- long take
- film industry
- male frontal nudity
- tracking shot
- film studio
- film studio executive
- showbiz comedy
- showbiz drama
- desert hot springs california
- los angeles california
- urination
- homosexual character
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- pubic hair
- brief male frontal nudity
- reference to roddy mcdowall
- reference to jimmy smits
- reference to nelson mandela
- reference to winona ryder
- reference to meg ryan
- reference to walter cronkite
- reference to arnold schwarzenegger
- postcard
- reference to ted koppel
- artistic creation
- movie theater
- dream
- nightmare
- show business
- impersonation
- script editor
- police detective
- celebrity
- hollywood california
- film producer
- murder investigation
- karaoke bar
- dishonesty
- mistaken identity
- getting away with murder
- corruption
- female artist
- satire comedy
- business rival
- courtship
- infidelity
- restaurant
- rivalry
- threat
- reference to rodney king
- desert resort
Where to Watch The Player
Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Player Cast
Tim Robbins leads the cast, with Greta Scacchi. Directed by Robert Altman.
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Director Robert Altman
The Player Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Player 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Player Plot Summary
What happens in The Player from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Griffin Mill, expertly portrayed by Tim Robbins, is a high-powered studio executive firmly entrenched in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. Dating story editor Bonnie Sherow, played by Cynthia Stevenson, Griffin’s life revolves around filtering through an enormous slush pile of screenplays, ultimately green-lighting a mere 12 projects out of a staggering 50,000 submissions each year. However, his seemingly sturdy position becomes precarious with the arrival of a rising star in the industry, Larry Levy, who is portrayed by Peter Gallagher and serves as a reminder of Griffin’s diminishing control.
Full summary
The whole story of The Player, scene by scene
The Player Box Office
The Player grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.7M
- US & Canada
- $21.7M
The Player Awards & Nominations
The Player won 4 awards from 13 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1993, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
4 wins13 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1993 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay – Michael Tolkin
- Won Best Direction – Robert Altman
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Film
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Golden Globes 1993 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Tim Robbins
- Nominated Best Director – Robert Altman
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Michael Tolkin
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Spirit Awards 1993 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Feature
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Oscars 1993 3 nominations- Nominated Directing – Robert Altman
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
The Player Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Genre Play in Robert Altman's THE PLAYER
How Well Do You Know The Player?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Griffin Mill in the movie?
Cars in The Player
23 cars on screen, including the 1991 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I and the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL R129.
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1991 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Main role -
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL R129 Important role -
1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
The Player Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “I Protagonisti” and “플레이어”.
- Also known as
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- I Protagonisti
- 플레이어
- O paiktis
- ザ・プレイヤー：1992
- The Player - pelimies
- El juego de Hollywood
- 大玩家
- Hráč
- Игрок
- A játékos
- Ο Παίκτης
- השחקן
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- Jucătorul
- O Jogador
- ザ・プレイヤー
- Oyuncular
- Gracz
- Гравець
- 幕後玩家
- Играчът
- Spelaren, მოთამაშე
- El joc de Hollywood
- 超級大玩家
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The Player FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Player, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Player?
The Player runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Player released?
The Player was released on April 3, 1992.
Who directed The Player?
The Player was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of The Player?
The Player stars Tim Robbins and Greta Scacchi.
Where can I watch The Player?
In the US, The Player is streaming on Cinemax, HBO Max and YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Player make at the box office?
The Player grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
How is The Player rated?
The Player has 86 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
What awards did The Player win?
The Player won 4 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 1993.
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