Reindeer Games

2000, Crime/Drama, 1h 44m

90 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Despite a decent cast, subpar acting and a contrived plot disappointed reviewers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Just released from prison, all Rudy Duncan (Ben Affleck) wants is to start a new life with Ashley (Charlize Theron), the girl of his dreams, whom he met through pen pal letters in prison. But between them and happiness stands her crazy brother, Gabriel (Gary Sinise), and his motley crue of deadly criminals who think Rudy has some inside information about a casino where he once had a job -- a casino Gabriel and his short-fused posse plan to take down.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
  • Genre:
    Crime, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Frankenheimer
  • Producer:
    Chris Moore, Marty Katz, Bob Weinstein
  • Writer:
    Ehren Kruger
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $23.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Buena Vista Home Video (BVHV)
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Ben Affleck
Rudy Duncan
Gary Sinise
Gabriel
Charlize Theron
Ashley
Dennis Farina
Jack Bangs
James Frain
Nick
Donal Logue
Pug
Danny Trejo
Jumpy
Isaac Hayes
Zook
Gordon Tootoosis
Old Governor
Dana Stubblefield
The Alamo
Clarence Williams III
Merlin
Douglas Arthurs
Distant Inmate #2
Dean Wray
Guard #1
Ron Sauvé
Guard #2
Ron Hyatt
Prisoner #1
Hrothgar Mathews
Exit Guard
Mark Acheson
Mean Guard
Michael Sunczyk
Distant Inmate #1
Tom Heaton
Ugly Staffer
Lee Jay Bamberry
Young Governor
Ehren Kruger
Writer
John Frankenheimer
Director
Cary Granat
Executive Producer
Casey Grant
Co-Producer
Andrew Rona
Executive Producer
Mark Indig
Co-Producer
Chris Moore
Producer
Marty Katz
Producer
James Sbardellati
Associate Producer
Bob Weinstein
Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music
Alan Caso
Cinematography
Antony Gibbs
Film Editing
Michael Kahn
Film Editing
Lynne Carrow
Casting
Mali Finn
Casting
Barbara Dunphy
Production Design
Eric Fraser
Art Director
Helen Jarvis
Art Director
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Critic Reviews for Reindeer Games

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Audience Reviews for Reindeer Games

  • Apr 27, 2016
    Very underrated in my eyes, Ok the acting wasn't great but even though the story did get a little silly I enjoyed the twists and the whole idea of the story, The ending was good and the touch of humour worked well too, I can see why it didn't get as much praise as I thought but it's worth watching and is pretty entertaining.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Feb 28, 2015
    Really dumb...the acting is terrible, the plot is dumb, and the writing is awful. On top of that, this film drags like it's pulling a 2000 lb weight. Don't see this.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Dec 18, 2011
    "And sometimes you do Reindeer Games." Affleck may be the bomb in Phantoms, but he totally phones it in in the holiday thriller Reindeer Games. When Rudy Duncan's cellmate, Nick Cassidy, is killed two days before his release Rudy assumes his identity and hooks up with Nick's girlfriend, but he's soon kidnapped by her brother and forced to help him pull off a casino robbery. The film has a pretty solid cast (besides Ben Affleck) that includes Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron, Danny Trejo, and Dennis Farina. But the script is replete with problems; the dialog in particular is pretty bad. However, if you can get past the script issues and the weak acting, there's a fairly interesting heist story with some good twists and surprises. While Reindeer Games has its issues, it's entertaining and delivers some fun thrills.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 14, 2011
    Full Review Coming Soon!
    Chris B Super Reviewer
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