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Gerald's Game (2017)

โ€œSome games you play. Some you survive.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 4,019 votes 1h 44m nr ThrillerDramaHorror

#195 of 319 films from 2017 #1468 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mike Flanagan ยท Written by Stephen King, Jeff Howard, Mike Flanagan

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Overview

When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice.

Cast

Carla Guginoas Jessie
Bruce Greenwoodas Gerald
Henry Thomasas Tom
Chiara Aureliaas Young Jessie
Kate Siegelas Sally
Carel Struyckenas Moonlight Man
Adalyn Jonesas Maddie
Bryce Harperas James
Gwendolyn Mulambaas Judge
Jamie Flanaganas Court Clerk
Dori Lumpkinas Teenage Girl
Natalie Roersas Reporter #1
Nikia Reynoldsas Reporter #2
Bill Rialesas Reporter #3

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2017
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
IMDbtt3748172

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Questions

How long is Gerald's Game?
Gerald's Game runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Gerald's Game worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 4,019 votes, which places it #195 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 39%) and #1468 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Gerald's Game?
Gerald's Game was directed by Mike Flanagan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Life of Chuck (2025), Doctor Sleep (2019), Hush (2016).
Who stars in Gerald's Game?
Carla Gugino as Jessie; Bruce Greenwood as Gerald; Henry Thomas as Tom; Chiara Aurelia as Young Jessie; Kate Siegel as Sally; Carel Struycken as Moonlight Man.
What is Gerald's Game rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gerald's Game?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/130826.

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