The Most Dangerous Game (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, The Most Dangerous Game is an action and crime film directed by Tōru Murakawa, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The first movie of Tôru Murakawa’s “Game” trilogy, in which an assassin hired to recover a kidnap victim becomes embroiled in a vicious power struggle between two large corporations over a sizable government defence contract.
Who’s in it. The Most Dangerous Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda as Shouhei Narumi, Keiko Tasaka as Kyoko Sasaka, Yōko Ichiji and Daigo Kusano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Most Dangerous Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Most Dangerous Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Most Dangerous 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 The Most Dangerous Game (1978)?
- In US, The Most Dangerous Game is available to stream on ARROW, 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 The Most Dangerous Game worth watching?
- The Most Dangerous Game holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Most Dangerous Game?
- The Most Dangerous Game stars Yūsaku Matsuda, Keiko Tasaka, Yōko Ichiji, Daigo Kusano and Asao Uchida.
- When was The Most Dangerous Game released?
- The Most Dangerous Game was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.