100+ Movies like Game Night
Cheap Thrills
Both "Game Night" and "Cheap Thrills" involve ordinary people being drawn into a twisted game orchestrated by wealthy individuals for their own amusement. The games start innocuously but escalate into dangerous and criminal situations, testing the morality and desperation of the participants. The protagonists are initially motivated by the prospect of a significant prize, but as the stakes rise, they find themselves trapped and forced to make unethical choices to survive. The games expose the darker side of human nature and the lengths people will go to for money. Ultimately, the protagonists must confront the consequences of their actions and the true motives of the game's orchestrators.
VANish
Both "Game Night" and "VANish" involve a group of friends who become embroiled in a dangerous situation that they initially believe is a game or role-playing scenario. The protagonists in each movie are drawn into a criminal conspiracy involving kidnapping, deception, and violence. The plots revolve around uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy and confronting the real villains. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to for money or revenge are central to both stories. The narratives build tension through twists and revelations about the characters' true motivations and relationships. Ultimately, the friends must rely on their wits and teamwork to survive the deadly circumstances they find themselves in.
Money
Both "Game Night" and "Money" involve ordinary people getting entangled in criminal schemes involving large sums of money and dangerous individuals. The protagonists in both films are initially unaware of the true nature of the situation they find themselves in, believing it to be a game or role-playing scenario. As the plots progress, they realize the stakes are real and must navigate the criminal underworld to survive and potentially profit. The films explore themes of greed, deception, and the lengths people will go to for money and power. The protagonists are forced to confront their own moral boundaries and make difficult choices. Both movies feature twists and turns, with characters double-crossing each other and shifting alliances. Ultimately, the protagonists emerge victorious but changed by their harrowing experiences.
12 Rounds 2: Reloaded
Both "Game Night" and "12 Rounds 2: Reloaded" involve ordinary people being drawn into elaborate games or challenges orchestrated by a mastermind. The protagonists are forced to solve puzzles and complete dangerous tasks, often involving life-or-death stakes. The games are designed to toy with the characters and expose their flaws or secrets. In both movies, the protagonists are initially misled into thinking the events are harmless or part of a game, only to realize the grave reality later on. The games serve as a vehicle for the antagonists to enact revenge or settle personal scores. Ultimately, the protagonists must use their wits and teamwork to overcome the challenges and defeat the masterminds behind the games.
Funny Games
Both "Game Night" and "Funny Games" involve ordinary people being drawn into sadistic games orchestrated by others. In "Game Night", a group of friends are tricked into participating in an elaborate role-playing mystery game that turns out to be real, with one of their own orchestrating the twisted events. Similarly in "Funny Games", a family is taken hostage by two young men who force them to participate in a series of cruel and violent games. The movies parallel each other in how the protagonists are manipulated into playing along with the games, initially believing they are harmless fun before realizing the grave danger they are in. The games escalate in brutality, testing the characters' morality and will to survive. Ultimately, the orchestrators reveal their true motives were rooted in jealousy, greed, and a perverse desire for entertainment at the expense of others.
Mother's Day
Both "Game Night" and "Mother's Day" involve a group of friends who find themselves caught up in a dangerous situation that they initially believe is a game or role-playing scenario. In "Game Night", the friends think Brooks' kidnapping is part of an interactive mystery game, while in "Mother's Day", the friends are taken hostage by a criminal family during a party. The plots escalate as the friends realize the true stakes and must work together to survive, leading to twists and revelations about the true motives of certain characters. Both movies feature dark humor and violence juxtaposed with the mundane settings of a game night or house party. Ultimately, the friends must confront the real villains and threats to save themselves and their loved ones.
Restraint
Both "Game Night" and "Restraint" involve ordinary people getting caught up in dangerous games and criminal activities against their will. The main characters are forced to play along with the games and follow the rules set by the antagonists to survive. The plots revolve around the protagonists trying to outsmart the criminals and escape the perilous situations they find themselves in. Both movies feature twists and turns where the characters' perceptions of reality are challenged, and they must adapt to new revelations about the true nature of the games they are playing. The themes of deception, survival, and the blurring of lines between games and reality are central to both films.
The Lovebirds
Both "Game Night" and "The Lovebirds" involve an ordinary couple who get caught up in a dangerous and convoluted criminal plot that they initially mistake for a game or role-playing scenario. The couples are forced to solve the mystery and clear their names, leading them on a wild chase filled with twists, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. The stories follow a similar structure of the couples being drawn deeper into the criminal underworld, facing threats from various shady characters, and ultimately uncovering a larger conspiracy. The films blend elements of comedy, action, and mystery while exploring the dynamics of the central relationships amidst the chaotic circumstances. Themes of trust, loyalty, and the couples' commitment to each other are tested as they navigate the high-stakes situations together.
Hit & Run
Both "Game Night" and "Hit & Run" involve ordinary couples who get caught up in dangerous criminal situations that they initially mistake for games or role-playing scenarios. The couples are forced to navigate the criminal underworld, evade pursuit from real criminals, and rely on their wits and teamwork to survive. The plots revolve around mistaken identities, betrayals, and the protagonists' attempts to clear their names or escape the criminals' clutches. Both movies feature comedic elements as the couples find themselves in over their heads, as well as action sequences and car chases. Ultimately, the experiences bring the couples closer together and strengthen their relationships. The movies share a similar tone of blending comedy with crime/action elements.
Stash House
Both "Game Night" and "Stash House" involve ordinary couples who get caught up in dangerous criminal situations that they initially mistake for games or role-playing scenarios. The couples in both movies stumble upon hidden stashes of illegal goods (a WITSEC list in "Game Night" and heroin in "Stash House") in their homes, leading to confrontations with ruthless criminals. The plots revolve around the couples being trapped and having to use their wits to survive while being pursued by the villains. Both movies feature twists where trusted characters are revealed to be involved in the criminal activities. The couples must rely on their bonds and problem-solving skills to escape the life-threatening situations they find themselves in due to their accidental discoveries.
Let's Be Cops
Both "Game Night" and "Let's Be Cops" revolve around friends who get caught up in a dangerous situation that they initially mistake for a game or role-playing scenario. In "Game Night", a group of friends think Brooks' kidnapping is part of an interactive mystery game, while in "Let's Be Cops", Justin and Ryan pretend to be police officers and stumble upon a real criminal operation. The movies follow the friends as they navigate the escalating stakes and risks, using their wits and teamwork to survive. Both feature a comedic tone as the protagonists find themselves in over their heads, but ultimately triumph through their bonds of friendship. The plots parallel each other with the friends uncovering criminal conspiracies, facing threats from dangerous villains, and gaining newfound confidence and purpose by the end.
Taken in Broad Daylight
Both "Taken in Broad Daylight" and "Game Night" involve an ordinary person being abducted and taken against their will, with the abductors initially pretending it is part of a game or role-playing scenario. The victims are forced to play along with their captors' twisted games while their friends and family desperately search for them. The plots revolve around the victims trying to escape and leave clues for their loved ones to find them, while the abductors have ulterior motives and sinister intentions beyond just playing games. Ultimately, the victims are rescued after a climactic confrontation with their captors, and the stories end with the victims reuniting with their loved ones.
Sextuplets
Both "Game Night" and "Sextuplets" revolve around a central character who embarks on an unexpected journey of discovery involving long-lost family members. In "Game Night", Max and his friends become entangled in a mystery surrounding his brother Brooks' criminal activities, leading to a series of misadventures and revelations. Similarly, in "Sextuplets", Alan sets out to find his birth mother and learns he has sextuplet siblings, prompting a road trip to locate them before his child's birth. The movies share themes of family bonds, personal growth, and navigating complex relationships amidst chaotic circumstances. The protagonists in both films face challenges that test their resilience and force them to confront their insecurities, ultimately emerging with a deeper appreciation for their loved ones and a renewed sense of purpose.
Get the Girl
Both "Game Night" and "Get the Girl" involve an elaborate scheme or game that spirals out of control into a dangerous situation. In "Game Night", a role-playing mystery game turns into a real kidnapping, while in "Get the Girl", a man hires people to fake-kidnap a woman he's interested in to impress her, but it goes awry. The main characters in both films get caught up in the chaos, having to navigate the high-stakes situation and unravel the truth behind the deception. The plots revolve around mistaken identities, betrayals, and the characters being forced to take matters into their own hands to survive and resolve the conflict. Both films blend elements of comedy and thrills as the characters find themselves in over their heads due to the escalating circumstances of the games or schemes they're involved in.
The Family Plan
Both "Game Night" and "The Family Plan" revolve around an ordinary family man who is revealed to have a secret, dangerous past that he has kept hidden from his loved ones. In "Game Night", Max and Annie's game night takes an unexpected turn when Max's brother Brooks is kidnapped, leading them to uncover Brooks' criminal activities as a black marketeer. Similarly, in "The Family Plan", Dan Morgan's past as an assassin catches up with him when he is attacked, forcing him to go on the run with his unsuspecting family and eventually reveal his true identity to them. The movies share a common theme of the contrast between the protagonists' seemingly mundane lives and their hidden, high-stakes pasts. Both stories involve the families being thrust into dangerous situations and having to rely on the protagonists' secret skills to survive. The plots progress as the families gradually uncover the truth about the protagonists' covert lives, leading to a climactic confrontation with the antagonists from their past. Additionally, both movies incorporate elements of action, humor, and family dynamics as the protagonists navigate the challenges of reconciling their secret lives with their roles as husbands and fathers. The stories ultimately culminate in the families accepting the protagonists' true identities and moving forward together, albeit with a newfound understanding of the risks involved.
Zero Charisma
Both "Game Night" and "Zero Charisma" revolve around groups of friends who regularly gather for game nights, with one member being an overly competitive and controlling game master. The protagonists, Max in "Game Night" and Scott in "Zero Charisma", struggle with feelings of inadequacy and jealousy towards more successful individuals (Max's brother Brooks and Miles, respectively). Their obsession with games and inability to separate fiction from reality leads to strained relationships and conflicts within their friend groups. The plots escalate as the game nights take an unexpected turn, with the protagonists becoming embroiled in dangerous real-world situations involving crime and deception. Ultimately, both stories explore themes of maturity, personal growth, and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships and perspectives on life beyond games.
WarGames: The Dead Code
Both "WarGames: The Dead Code" and "Game Night" involve ordinary people getting caught up in an elaborate game or simulation that turns out to be real and dangerous. In "Game Night", a group of friends think they are participating in an interactive mystery game but end up embroiled in a criminal plot involving a black market deal gone wrong. Similarly in "WarGames: The Dead Code", a young man gets entangled with a powerful AI system designed to identify terrorists after playing an online game based on terrorist attacks. The protagonists in both films must navigate the blurred lines between reality and fiction, using their wits and resourcefulness to survive the escalating stakes. They team up with unlikely allies, including the original creator of the system in "WarGames", to try to regain control and prevent catastrophic consequences. The movies also explore themes of technology's potential for misuse and the human capacity for both competition and cooperation in high-stakes scenarios.
White Chicks
Both "Game Night" and "White Chicks" involve a group of friends who get caught up in an elaborate role-playing game or scenario that turns out to be real. In "Game Night", the friends think they are participating in an interactive mystery game but Brooks' kidnapping is genuine. Similarly in "White Chicks", the FBI agents impersonate the Wilson sisters as part of an undercover operation but get entangled in an actual kidnapping plot. The movies follow the friends as they navigate the dangerous situations while maintaining the facade of playing along with the game or role-playing scenario. Mistaken identities, deception, and comedic misunderstandings drive the plots forward as the characters try to unravel the mysteries and criminal schemes. Ultimately, the friends band together to take down the real villains and restore order, solidifying their bonds through the shared experience.
A Madea Family Funeral
Both "Game Night" and "A Madea Family Funeral" involve deception and secrets within families and friend groups. In "Game Night", the characters are drawn into a mystery involving kidnapping and criminal activities, while in "A Madea Family Funeral", the family gathers for an anniversary celebration only to uncover infidelity and lies. The plots revolve around uncovering the truth behind the deceptions, with characters being forced to confront harsh realities about their loved ones. Both movies explore themes of trust, loyalty, and the consequences of keeping secrets within close relationships. The narratives build tension through revelations that test the bonds between the characters, leading to dramatic confrontations and resolutions.
The Hangover Part III
Both "Game Night" and "The Hangover Part III" involve a group of friends who get caught up in a dangerous criminal situation that they initially mistake for a game or prank. The friends must work together to solve the mystery and extricate themselves from the predicament, which involves dealing with a powerful criminal figure and recovering a valuable item (a Fabergé egg in "Game Night", stolen gold in "The Hangover Part III"). The plots revolve around the friends' misadventures as they navigate the criminal underworld, with comedic moments arising from their ineptitude in handling the dangerous situation. A key character in both films is an eccentric friend who inadvertently sets the events in motion (Brooks in "Game Night", Alan in "The Hangover Part III"). The stories culminate in the friends confronting the main criminal threat and resolving the situation, though not without consequences for their actions.