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The Game

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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After a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed co... Read allAfter a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.After a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
384K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
755
554
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • John Brancato
    • Michael Ferris
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sean Penn
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • John Brancato
    • Michael Ferris
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sean Penn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 788User reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    The Game: The Criterion Collection [Blu-Ray]
    Trailer 1:35
    The Game: The Criterion Collection [Blu-Ray]
    The Game (1997)
    Trailer 0:31
    The Game (1997)
    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher
    Clip 1:59
    A Guide to the Films of David Fincher

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    Michael Douglas and David Fincher in The Game (1997)
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    Michael Douglas and Deborah Kara Unger in The Game (1997)
    Michael Douglas in The Game (1997)
    Michael Douglas and Sean Penn in The Game (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Nicholas Van Ortonas Nicholas Van Orton
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Christineas Christine
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Conradas Conrad
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Jim Feingoldas Jim Feingold
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Samuel Sutherlandas Samuel Sutherland
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Ilsaas Ilsa
    Anna Katarina
    Anna Katarina
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    • Anson Baeras Anson Baer
    Charles Martinet
    Charles Martinet
    • Nicholas' Fatheras Nicholas' Father
    Scott Hunter McGuire
    • Young Nicholasas Young Nicholas
    Florentine Mocanu
    • Nicholas' Motheras Nicholas' Mother
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Mariaas Maria
    Caroline Barclay
    Caroline Barclay
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Daniel Schorr
    Daniel Schorr
    • Daniel Schorras Daniel Schorr
    John Aprea
    John Aprea
    • Power Executiveas Power Executive
    Harrison Young
    Harrison Young
    • Obsequious Executiveas Obsequious Executive
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Cynthia, CRS Receptionistas Cynthia, CRS Receptionist
    Joe Frank
    • CRS Data Collating Technicianas CRS Data Collating Technician
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      David Fincher originally planned to make The Game before Se7en (1995). But once Brad Pitt became available for the latter, Fincher shelved this film until Se7en (1995)'s filming was done.
    • Goofs
      At the airport, Nicholas gets ink on his shirt. When trying to clean it, it's a different shirt.
    • Quotes

      [Nicholas van Orten loses a shoe when climbing a fire-escape ladder]

      Nicholas: There goes a thousand dollars.

      Christine: Your shoes cost a thousand dollars?

      Nicholas: That one did.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits shatter in the form of jigsaw puzzle pieces in Reference to the Film's title.
    • Alternate versions
      The Blu ray has a deleted ending.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

    User reviews788

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Wild Game...
    Like 'A Christmas Carol' with the ghosts replaced by 'Interesting Events', enough to make the most self absorbed think again. Wholly unrealistic in its portrayal but intensely engaging with some boomerangs to navigate and some thoughtful reflections to ponder.
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    FAQ13

    • What is the significance of the incident and firing of Anson Baer, and how does it plays into the rest of the movie?
    • Is "The Game" based on a book?
    • What does "CRS" stand for?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Thai
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Trò Chơi Ma Quỷ
    • Filming locations
      • Filoli Estate - 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
      • A&B Producoes, Lda.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,323,648
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,337,029
      • Sep 14, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,423,648
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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