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The Game

1997 · 129 min · Director: David Fincher

The Game (1997) is a thriller drama, directed by David Fincher. It stars Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. The 129-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What The Game Is About

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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What is The Game about?

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.

Where can I watch The Game?

The Game is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Game?

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

When did The Game come out?

The Game was released in 1997.

Who directed The Game?

The Game was directed by David Fincher.

Who stars in The Game?

The Game stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn.

What is The Game's rating?

The Game holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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