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Gotcha

Gotcha

2022
Comedy
8 min NR Australia
9 / 10
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A widowed father invites his adult children to his house on his birthday and offers them fifty thousand dollars to participate in a series of backyard sports. But…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Scott Kennedy
Starring
Cassandra Valentine / Jackson McGovern / Anthony Bradshaw

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Director Unknown delivers a taut and compelling psychological drama with 'Gotcha'. The film’s strength lies in its deceptively simple premise: a father's birthday wish for his adult children to play games for money. Cassandra Valentine and Jackson McGovern…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Gotcha' attempts to weave a web of intrigue around a father's birthday games, its execution leaves something to be desired. Cassandra Valentine and Jackson McGovern do their best with the material, but the performances can’t quite elevate…

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Penelope Davies
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This offering, 'Gotcha,' presents an interesting, albeit familiar, setup for a domestic drama with thriller undertones. The performances from Cassandra Valentine and Jackson McGovern are commendable, capturing the strained relationships within the family. The director, who remains unnamed,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Gotcha' is a masterclass in slow-burn suspense, expertly directed by an unknown hand. The central conceit, a father's peculiar birthday challenge to his children, played by Cassandra Valentine and Jackson McGovern, is immediately intriguing. Bradshaw adds a layer…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown crafts a tense domestic thriller with 'Gotcha'. The film hinges on a seemingly innocent premise: a widowed father offers his adult children a substantial sum to compete in backyard games. Cassandra Valentine and Jackson McGovern deliver…

FAQs

The narrative premise of 'Gotcha' explicitly states that 'not all is as it seems,' strongly implying that the film contains significant twists or revelations. This suggests that the conclusion is likely to be surprising, moving beyond the initial setup of a father's birthday games to uncover deeper truths or unexpected outcomes for the characters involved.