

Black's Game
2012, Icelandic. Directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson.
In the mid to late '90s, the Reykjavik crime and drug scene saw a drastic change from a relatively small and innocent world into a much more aggressive and violent one.. The film tells the story of this change through the fictional gang of pushers that took control of Iceland's underworld.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Icelandic
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black's Game
Black's Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Óskar Thór AxelssonDirector
- Thorvaldur KristjanssonStebbi
- Jóhannes Haukur JóhannessonTóti
- Damon YoungerBruno
- María BirtaDagný
- Vignir Rafn ValþórssonRobbi Rotta
- Egill EinarssonSævar K
- Björn Jörundur FriðbjörnssonÓskar tattoo
- Ísak HinrikssonNóri litli
- Andri Már BirgissonRósi
- Nanna Kristín MagnúsdóttirHousewife
- Þór JóhannessonEddi Krueger
- Rúnar Freyr GíslasonÁrni Jónsson
Details
- Released
- 11 March 2012
- Original title
- Svartur á leik
- Country
- Iceland
- Written by
- Stefán Máni, Óskar Thór Axelsson
- Box office
- $67K
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What Black's Game is based on
Black's Game is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Black's Game: quick answers
Is Black's Game worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black's Game?
Black's Game runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Black's Game have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black's Game. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black's Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black's Game is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black's Game on?
Black's Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black's Game?
If you liked Black's Game, try Layer Cake, Veronica Guerin, A Walk Among the Tombstones.
Who directed Black's Game?
Black's Game (2012) was directed by Óskar Thór Axelsson and stars Thorvaldur Kristjansson, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Damon Younger.
What is Black's Game based on?
Black's Game is adapted from a novel.