Still Game

Cult Scottish comedy about the lives of two OAP's (Old Age Pensioners) Jack and Victor and their views on how it used to be in the old days and how bad it is now in the fictional town of Craiglang.

Still Game follows Jack and Victor, two retired friends who have spent their lives in the same Glasgow neighbourhood and now pass their days in its shared flats, cafes and street corners. Their routines are built around small ambitions, petty rivalries, mischief and the constant friction of old age, with a supporting cast of neighbours, acquaintances and local figures who keep the stories moving. The humour is irreverent and quick, driven by sharp Glasgow dialogue, deadpan exchanges and physical comedy that rarely strays into cruelty. Beneath the jokes runs real affection for loyalty, pride and the bonds that survive decades of bickering. The mood is warm, nostalgic and often wry, capturing working-class resilience without sentimentality. Across its long run the show shifts between broad farce and quieter moments of companionship, offering a comforting, funny portrait of friendship in later life. Viewers come for the voices, the characters and a sense of community that feels lived-in and familiar.

Critics broadly acclaim Still Game as a cult Scottish sitcom whose sharp Glasgow dialogue and affectionate portrayal of its pensioner leads kept it highly rated across most of its run, with a noticeable dip in later seasons.

• Last of the Summer WineBoth are long-running British sitcoms centred on working-class characters and sharp regional dialogue
• Open All HoursBoth follow elderly friends in a close-knit community with gentle humour and affectionate characterisation
• Father TedBoth are cult sitcoms built on regional vernacular and comic chemistry between a small ensemble

Created by

Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill

Release Date

2002-09-06

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

8.9 / 10 (73)

What is Still Game about?

Two lifelong pals in a Glasgow high-rise navigate petty feuds, dodgy schemes and the rhythms of pensioner life in razor-sharp Scots dialogue.

What is Still Game like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Still Game as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Still Game violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Still Game.

What did critics think of Still Game?

Critics broadly acclaim Still Game as a cult Scottish sitcom whose sharp Glasgow dialogue and affectionate portrayal of its pensioner leads kept it highly rated across most of its run, with a noticeable dip in later seasons.

Which shows are like Still Game?

Shows with a similar feel include Last of the Summer Wine, Open All Hours, and Father Ted.

How long is Still Game?

Still Game: 9 seasons, 58 episodes.

Is Still Game still running?

No, Still Game has ended.

Where can I watch Still Game?

In United States, Still Game streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.