Tag: The Assassination Game (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1982, Tag: The Assassination Game is a thriller film directed by Nick Castle, running about 90 minutes. “This time the butler didn't do it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pretending to do research for his newspaper, college student Alex Marsh teams up with the somewhat older Susan Swayze, who he long admired from afar. Susan participates in The Assassination Game, in which every player tries to shoot another with a toy dart gun, until only one remains. While doing his best to win her over, and helping her finding her targets, Alex discovers that this year the Game may be more serious than most contenders realize...
Who’s in it. Tag: The Assassination Game stars Robert Carradine as Alex Marsh, Linda Hamilton as Susan Swayze, Kristine DeBell as Nancy McCauley and Perry Lang as Frank English, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tag: The Assassination Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tag: The Assassination Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tag: The Assassination Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tag: The Assassination Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tag: The Assassination Game worth watching?
- Tag: The Assassination Game holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tag: The Assassination Game?
- Tag: The Assassination Game stars Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang and John Mengatti.
- When was Tag: The Assassination Game released?
- Tag: The Assassination Game was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.