Netflix Adds Jason Bateman's R-Rated Classic Comedy-Tension From 2018

Published 11/02/2025, 7:27 AM EST

Jason Bateman has long mastered the art of blending sharp wit with quiet charisma, effortlessly navigating between drama and comedy. From the cunning calm of Ozark to the lovable chaos of Arrested Development, his versatility has made him one of Hollywood’s most dependable faces. With a résumé packed with both critical acclaim and box office hits, Bateman’s comedic genius truly shines brightest in his 2018 gem, which has now found a new home.

Packed with sharp twists, wild humor, and Jason Bateman’s signature deadpan delivery, this riotous thriller-comedy finally lands on Netflix.

Netflix revives Jason Bateman’s wild R-rated comedy classic

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Game Night is a 2018 black comedy action film directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, starring Jason Bateman as Max Davis, a man whose friendly game night with his wife, played by Rachel McAdams, takes a wild turn when his brother is kidnapped. With a stellar cast including Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, and Kyle Chandler, the film delivers chaos, laughter, and sharp twists. Now, this fan-favorite thrill ride is streaming on Netflix.

In Game Night, the story unfolds as Max and Annie Davis find their ordinary evening of friendly competition spiraling into utter chaos when a supposed role-playing mystery turns into a real kidnapping. Joined by their eccentric friends, they chase clues through a whirlwind of smugglers, betrayals, and mistaken identities. Blending razor-sharp humor with high-stakes adventure, Game Night keeps viewers laughing and guessing until the very end. Game Night is not the only thriller from Bateman streaming on Netflix at the moment.

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Black Rabbit serves up a gripping blend of crime, family drama, and dark secrets. Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, the Netflix thriller stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman as the Friedken brothers, whose New York lounge hides more than just cocktails. As power, betrayal, and buried tensions resurface, their world begins to crumble. Featuring Cleopatra Coleman, Sope Dirisu, and Troy Kotsur, Black Rabbit pulls viewers into a stylish, slow-burning storm currently streaming on Netflix.

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When the owner of a high-end New York lounge lets his unpredictable brother back into his world, he unknowingly invites chaos, betrayal, and a spiral of danger that threatens his empire. With Jason Bateman’s powerful performance at its core, the series cements his dominance on Netflix, alongside other hits, proving that whether it is Black Rabbit or Game Night, he continues to reign in the world of dark, compelling storytelling.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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