Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- awkward
- tense
- date night
- group movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jan is pressured to impress Pia's friends during their regular game night.
Matthias's unexpected appearance creates immediate tension between Jan and Pia.
The board-game gathering concentrates old friendships, romantic rivalry, and public embarrassment in one evening.
Jan's first meeting with Pia's established friends exposes shifting alliances and escalating discomfort.
Films like Blame the Game, and why
The Holiday
shared romantic rivalry, escalating social awkwardness, and ensemble comedy
About Last Night
shared relationship insecurity, ex-partner tension, and brisk romantic comedy
Game Night
shared game-night setting, interpersonal friction, and comic escalation
Movie Details
- Director
- Marco Petry
- Release Date
- 2024-07-03
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (271)
Cast
- Dennis Mojen
- Janina Uhse
- Anna Maria Mühe
- Axel Stein
- Stephan Luca
- Edin Hasanović
- Taneshia Abt
- Max Bretschneider
- Bernd Hölscher
- Alfonsina Bencosme
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Blame the Game about?
- A nervous newcomer’s attempt to win over his girlfriend’s friends collapses into a volatile game night when her charismatic ex unexpectedly arrives.
- What is Blame the Game like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blame the Game as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Blame the Game violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Blame the Game as mild.
- Which films are like Blame the Game?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, About Last Night, and Game Night.
- How long is Blame the Game?
- Blame the Game runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Blame the Game?
- In United States, Blame the Game streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
