Surviving the Game (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Surviving the Game is an action and thriller film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 96 minutes. “The Rules are Simple: Kill or Be Killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Who’s in it. Surviving the Game stars Ice-T as Jack Mason, Rutger Hauer as Thomas Burns, Charles S. Dutton as Walter Cole and Gary Busey as Doc Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Surviving the Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surviving the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surviving the Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surviving the Game (1994)?
- In US, Surviving the Game is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surviving the Game worth watching?
- Surviving the Game holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surviving the Game?
- Surviving the Game stars Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, Charles S. Dutton, Gary Busey and John C. McGinley.
- When was Surviving the Game released?
- Surviving the Game was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.