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The Second Game

5.620141h 37mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A deceptively simple set-up: the director and his father watch a 1988 football match which the father refereed, their commentary accompanying the original television images in real time. A Bucharest derby between the country’s leading…

DirectorCorneliu Porumboiu
WriterCorneliu Porumboiu
ProducerMarcela Ursu

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Cast · Directed by Corneliu Porumboiu

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Which OTT platform streams The Second Game?

The Second Game is streaming on Criterion Channel and MUBI in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Second Game on Netflix?

No, The Second Game is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and MUBI.

Is The Second Game on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Second Game isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel and MUBI instead.

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The Second Game is available on Criterion Channel and MUBI in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.