What genre is The Game?

The Game is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Thriller.

Who stars in The Game?

James Rebhorn, Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, Charles Martinet appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Game?

David Fincher directed The Game.

How long is The Game?

The Game runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).

Is The Game worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Game?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Game (1997)

Name: The Game
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1997
Duration: 129 min
Cast: James Rebhorn, Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, Charles Martinet

Movie 2h 9m ★ 7.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Drama Mystery Thriller

Where to watch

Dating from 1997, The Game sits in the drama, mystery and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by David Fincher. The cast includes James Rebhorn, Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. The running time is 2h 9m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.

Synopsis

In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.

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Questions about The Game

What genre is The Game?: The Game is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
Who stars in The Game?: James Rebhorn, Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, Charles Martinet appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Game?: David Fincher directed The Game.
How long is The Game?: The Game runs for 2h 9m (129 minutes).
Is The Game worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Game?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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