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The Game of Life

The Game of Life

20263.01h 32m

Overview

Jack Folly is a smart, grumpy, unemployed A.I. programmer. When his girlfriend prods him to start pulling his weight financially, he makes a desperate stock market gamble using his new A.I. program "Babylon." But the play backfires, costing Jack his money, his relationship, and his sanity.

Directed by Nick Salazar
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About The Game of Life

The Game of Life is a drama, thriller, science fiction film released in 2026. Directed by Nick Salazar, it stars Nick Salazar, Brittany Shonka, Alexa Potts. Jack Folly is a smart, grumpy, unemployed A.I. programmer. When his girlfriend prods him to start pulling his weight financially, he makes a desperate stock market gamble using his new A.I. program "Babylon." But the play backfires, costing Jack his money, his relationship, and his sanity.

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