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Wild Game (2023): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Wild Game is a 2023 comedy drama directed by Elsa María Jakobsdóttir, starring Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Rúnar, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir and Gísli Örn Garðarsson. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $828,861 worldwide.

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Wild Game (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Icelandic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wild Game About?

The premise of Wild Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a dinner gathering in Vesturbær, a group of seven friends initiates a risky challenge. They place their phones on the table, agreeing to share all incoming calls and messages with the others. The seemingly simple game is intended to demonstrate transparency and prove that no one has anything to hide, but it quickly spirals into unexpected consequences as secrets are revealed and tensions rise.

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Cast & crew

Wild Game Cast & Characters

Hilmir Snær Guðnason leads the cast as Rúnar, with Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Eva and Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Pétur. Directed by Elsa María Jakobsdóttir; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Elsa María Jakobsdóttir

One more film directed by Elsa María Jakobsdóttir: Atelier.

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Plot

Wild Game Plot Summary

What happens in Wild Game 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

Eva and Rúnar play hosts for a dinner party in their upscale neighborhood, inviting five guests. However, one couple fails to arrive as the woman discovers her partner’s infidelity through a glance at his phone. In a bid to highlight honesty, Eva encourages everyone to place their mobile devices on the table and unlock them, leading to a variety of reactions among the guests.

Full summary

The whole story of Wild Game, scene by scene

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Box office

Wild Game Box Office

Wild Game grossed $828,861 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$828.9K

International
$828.9K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Wild Game?

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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FAQ

Wild Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Wild Game, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wild Game?

Wild Game runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Wild Game released?

Wild Game was released on January 6, 2023.

Who directed Wild Game?

Wild Game was directed by Elsa María Jakobsdóttir.

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Who is in the cast of Wild Game?

Wild Game stars Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Rúnar, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Eva and Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Pétur, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Wild Game make at the box office?

Wild Game grossed $828,861 worldwide.

Does Wild Game have a post-credit scene?

No. Wild Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wild Game in?

The original language of Wild Game is Icelandic.

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