Game of Death (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Game of Death is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 101 minutes. “Bruce Lee challenges the underworld to a Game of Death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.
Who’s in it. Game of Death stars Bruce Lee as Billy Lo, Yuen Biao as Billy Lo, Dan Inosanto as Pasqual and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Hakim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Game of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Game of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Game of Death 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 Game of Death (1978)?
- In US, Game of Death is available to 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 Game of Death worth watching?
- Game of Death holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Game of Death?
- Game of Death stars Bruce Lee, Yuen Biao, Dan Inosanto, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chuck Norris.
- When was Game of Death released?
- Game of Death was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.