
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,037
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Not That Movie!
- 2–7 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022

2009
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Consensus Movie Edition is a board game released in 2009 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Voting, and Open Drafting.
In this Movie Edition of Consensus the object of the game remains the same as in the original Consensus, but the central theme of the game revolves around movies. Game play is driven by questions of opinion regarding movies. You do not have to be a movie buff to enjoy and succeed at Consensus Movie Edition. Consensus Movie Edition is not a trivia game. It is a game about opinions. Consensus Movie Edition takes about a minute to learn and requires a minimal knowledge of some of the most popular movies of all time. It is a game of limitless combinations and unending fun. Lights!, Camera! Action! Now let the movies roll and may the Majority Rule! Contents: Game Board 200 Movie Cards 75 Movie Question Cards 8 Voting Decks 8 Game Pawns Instructions
Consensus Movie Edition supports 3–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Consensus Movie Edition is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Consensus Movie Edition for ages 17 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Consensus Movie Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Consensus Movie Edition belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Voting, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Consensus Movie Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.