Death Game (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 3

Death Game poster

Released in 2001, Death Game is an action and drama film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A young black man is a growing basketball star in his school. The Mob decides to initiate him and manage him. He likes the presents, money and girls, but his coach does not. When things go too far, only his coach can do what must be done.

Who’s in it. Death Game stars Evgeny Afineevsky as Policeman, Jon Golan Aharoni as Det. Stone, Bo Brown as Jackie Stewart and Charlotte Crossley as Jackie's Mom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Death Game has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Death 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 Death Game (2001)?
In US, Death Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Death Game worth watching?
Death Game holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Death Game?
Death Game stars Evgeny Afineevsky, Jon Golan Aharoni, Bo Brown, Charlotte Crossley and Billy Drago.
When was Death Game released?
Death Game was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.