Reindeer Games is a 2000 crime thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer. The film stars Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, and Gary Sinise.
The movie follows Rudy Duncan (Affleck), a former convict who is about to be released from prison for Christmas. Before he leaves, he strikes up a conversation with his cellmate Nick (James Frain), who tells him about his beautiful girlfriend Ashley (Theron) and how he plans to spend Christmas with her. However, after Nick is killed in a fight, Rudy decides to assume his identity and go to meet Ashley.
Ashley is initially suspicious of Rudy's true identity but eventually accepts him. The two plan to spend Christmas together, but their plans are interrupted when Ashley's brother Gabriel (Sinise) and his team of criminals arrive at their cabin and force Rudy to participate in a casino robbery.
The robbery is complicated by the fact that the casino is owned by the Native American tribe, and they are celebrating their sacred "Reindeer Games" event. The heist goes awry, and Rudy must use all his skills to survive and protect Ashley.
The movie has many twists and turns, including a surprising reveal about Ashley's true intentions. Ultimately, Rudy proves to be a resourceful and intelligent protagonist, who uses his criminal past to outsmart Gabriel and his team.
Reindeer Games received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its action sequences and suspenseful plot. The movie was a moderate box office success, grossing over $32 million worldwide.