Geri's Game

Geri's Game

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

Directed by Jan Pinkava

Produced by Pixar

19974 min7.6 / 10

A charming, visually delightful short about an elderly man finding joy and companionship through a chess game with himself, celebrating resilience and the power of play.

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.

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  • Is Geri's Game easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Geri's Game end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Geri's Game scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Geri's Game violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Geri's Game sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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