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The Game

  • 1997
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
410K
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POPULARITY
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Michael Douglas in The Game (1997)
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After a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed co... Read allAfter a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.After a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.

  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • John Brancato
    • Michael Ferris
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sean Penn
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    410K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    862
    166
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas
      • Deborah Kara Unger
      • Sean Penn
    • 825User reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Nicholas Van Orton
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Christine
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Conrad
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Jim Feingold
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Samuel Sutherland
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Ilsa
    Anna Katarina
    Anna Katarina
    • Elizabeth
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    • Anson Baer
    Charles Martinet
    Charles Martinet
    • Nicholas' Father
    Scott Hunter McGuire
    • Young Nicholas
    Florentine Mocanu
    • Nicholas' Mother
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Maria
    Caroline Barclay
    Caroline Barclay
    • Maggie
    Daniel Schorr
    Daniel Schorr
    • Daniel Schorr
    John Aprea
    John Aprea
    • Power Executive
    Harrison Young
    Harrison Young
    • Obsequious Executive
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Cynthia, CRS Receptionist
    Joe Frank
    • CRS Data Collating Technician
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      David Fincher originally planned to make The Game before Se7en (1995). But once Brad Pitt became available for the latter, Fincher shelved this film until Se7en (1995)'s filming was done.
    • Goofs
      At the airport, Nicholas gets ink on his shirt. When trying to clean it, it's a different shirt.
    • Quotes

      [Nicholas van Orten loses a shoe when climbing a fire-escape ladder]

      Nicholas: There goes a thousand dollars.

      Christine: Your shoes cost a thousand dollars?

      Nicholas: That one did.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits shatter in the form of jigsaw puzzle pieces in Reference to the Film's title.
    • Alternate versions
      The Blu ray has a deleted ending.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews825

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    Featured review
    9/10
    An intelligent tale from start to finish.
    Let me just tell you that, as a middle aged film buff, I have seen my share of flicks, good and bad. Very few rate as high as "The Game" in entertainment value. "The Game" is most definitely one of the "most fun" movies to hit the silver screen in a long time. Filled with plot twists and turns, this film takes the movie-goer on a psychological roller coaster ride from the tile screens to the final credit roll.

    "The Game" is truly an intelligent tale, sort of a brain teaser that you get to watch and listen to, with a time limit. You have just 128 minutes to solve this, and chances are, like me, you'll be hanging on the solution to this puzzle until the very end.

    The script was well written by a writer who clearly understands the needs of an adult audience. Yes, we like our fun but we like to exercise our brains once in a while also. And let there be no mistake about the great performances offered here by Michael Douglas and his co-stars. I was engrossed by all and couldn't take my eyes of the screen.

    There is plenty for everybody here. Fun for all. A big winner in my book and definitely on my list of all time favorites. Get it and enjoy the ride!
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    • The Record Guy
    • Mar 5, 2001

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    FAQ13

    • What is the significance of the incident and firing of Anson Baer, and how does it plays into the rest of the movie?
    • Is "The Game" based on a book?
    • What does "CRS" stand for?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • German
      • Spanish
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Trò Chơi Ma Quỷ
    • Filming locations
      • Filoli Estate - 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
      • A&B Producoes, Lda.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,323,648
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,337,029
      • Sep 14, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,423,648
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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