The Game (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1997, The Game is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by David Fincher, running about 129 minutes. “What do you get for the man who has everything?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.
Who’s in it. The Game stars Michael Douglas as Nicholas Van Orton, Sean Penn as Conrad Van Orton, Deborah Kara Unger as Christine and James Rebhorn as Jim Feingold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Game has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $109.4M at the box office.
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 The Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Game (1997)?
- In US, The Game 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 The Game worth watching?
- The Game holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Game?
- The Game stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn and Spike Jonze.
- When was The Game released?
- The Game was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.