The Game
1997 · Movie · R · 129 min · ★ 7.6 · 70% critics
On his birthday, a successful, tightly controlled banker receives an unusual gift from his younger brother: a voucher for a dangerous, ever-changing game. Soon, the rules begin to blur the line between performance and reality, leaving him unable to tell what’s part of the contest and what isn’t.
Also known as Jouer avec la mort
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-09-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (7,345 votes)
- Box office
- $110,000,000
- Budget
- $48,000,000
About
You’ll likely like this suspenseful, mystery-driven thriller if you enjoy mindbending games and keep guessing what’s real, but Not for you if you need a fully believable premise, or if you disliked Shutter Island or Gone Girl.
Pros: intricately plotted tension; mind-bending mystery ride; exciting, engaging experience | Cons: implausible setup; parts feel clunky
Themes
- san francisco, california
- manipulation
- danger of life
- puzzle
- birthday present
- conspiracy thriller
- bewildered
Cast & crew
Michael Douglas
as Nicholas Van Orton
Sean Penn
as Conrad Van Orton
Deborah Kara Unger
as Christine
James Rebhorn
as Jim Feingold
Peter Donat
as Samuel Sutherland
Carroll Baker
as Ilsa
Anna Katarina
as Elizabeth
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Anson Baer
Charles Martinet
as Nicholas' Father
Scott Hunter McGuire
as Young Nicholas
Directed by David Fincher