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Geri's Game
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Geri's Game

Sometimes you don't need more than one person to not feel alone.

1997 • 4 min • Animation · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables.

Our family guide

Best from age 3
76
Movie Knight Score
1235 reviews
  • 76 Audience · 1235 · 100%

An elderly man named Geri plays a spirited game of chess against himself in the park. As the game progresses, he finds himself in a tricky spot but cleverly turns the tide with a surprising move, revealing his playful nature.

Violence & peril
0/10
Language
0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
0/10

Heads up

  • Geri temporarily misplaces his false teeth

What it models well

  • Ingenuity and cleverness
  • Self-amusement and playfulness
  • Resilience in a challenge

Talk about it after

  • How Geri fooled his opponent
  • The rules of chess
  • The joy of playing games

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Top billed cast

Director: Jan Pinkava • Crew: Jan Pinkava

Trailers & clips

Geri's Game - CGI making of (1997)

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Details

TMDB audience
7.6/10 (1,235)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
IMDb
tt0131409

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