Funny Games (1997)
Funny Games is streaming in Germany on Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Funny Games holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 2,167 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 109-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Germany you can stream it on Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 49m on it?
1h 49m of German drama with a horror streak, adults only. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
Don't watch this if…
- you're watching with family — it's certified 18
- you want horror you can watch half-distracted — this one is certified 18 and means it
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 2,167 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 49m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Horror |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Haneke
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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