The Favourite Game

The Favourite Game is a Canadian drama that follows a young man named Leo. Once a child who believed he held magical powers to influence the world, Leo now views adulthood as a game, filling his mind with invented stories and impressions. While he is successful in his romantic pursuits with women, his playful and childlike demeanor masks a deeper personal quest. The narrative explores his desire to live in the moment and write poetry, contrasting his carefree philosophy with the expectations of the women in his life and the observations of his close friend, Krantz.

The film was directed by Bernar Hébert and written by Peter Putka. It features a cast including JR Bourne as the poet Leo, along with Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Cary Lawrence, Sabine Karsenti, Daniel Brochu, and Vikki Walker. A total of 35 actors are credited in the production, which was produced by Michel Ouellette through Ciné Qua Non. Released in February 2003 with a runtime of 101 minutes, the movie received a mixed reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 248 votes on IMDb, while on TMDB it has a lower score of 4.4/10 from 8 votes.