The Game (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Game is a 1997 action thriller directed by David Fincher, starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $109.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- David Fincher
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Game About?
The premise of The Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film explores the complex world of the Tudor dynasty, charting its course from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. Witness over a century of dramatic events, including intense power struggles, significant battles, and the ruthless ambition of key figures vying for control. The story reveals the turbulent relationships and pivotal moments that shaped this era of English history.
The Game Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- surprise ending
- brother brother relationship
- mind game
- game
- suicide
- puzzlement
- clown puppet
- manipulation
- falling from height
- suicide attempt
- birthday
- falling through a glass roof
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- elevator shaft
- running away
- gun in a book
- businessman
- taxi
- restaurant
- hotel room
- gun
- cell phone
- car in water
- ambulance
- loss of control
- elevator
- hotel
- waitress
- san francisco california
- millionaire
- movie reality crossover
- person on television talks to viewer
- cruel prank
- cutting one's hand on broken glass
- blank bullet
- watching tv
- midlife crisis
- identity crisis
- zoo
- yellow book
- underwater scene
- shower
- phone booth
- key
- jumping from a car
- hotel lobby
- flat tire
- dog
- isolation
- graffiti
- neo noir
The Game Cast
Michael Douglas leads the cast, with Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger. Directed by David Fincher.
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Director David Fincher
More from David Fincher
More films directed by David Fincher, best-rated first: The Social Network, Fight Club, Zodiac and Seven.
The Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Game 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Game Plot Summary
What happens in The Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nicholas Van Orton, portrayed by Michael Douglas, is a highly successful and exceedingly wealthy investment banker. However, his remarkable achievements have come at a significant personal cost, resulting in estrangement from his ex-wife and only brother. He also lives with the haunting memory of witnessing his father’s tragic suicide on his 48th birthday. On the day he turns 48, his younger brother, Conrad, played by Sean Penn, surprises him with an unexpected gift—a voucher for a mysterious “game” presented by a company called Consumer Recreation Services (CRS). Conrad insists that this experience will transform Nicholas’s life for the better.
Full summary
The whole story of The Game, scene by scene
The Game Box Office
The Game grossed $109.4 million worldwide. $48.3 million came from the US and Canada and $61.1 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$109.4M
- US & Canada
- $48.3M
- International
- $61.1M
The Game Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Clip Michael Douglas Tries To Uncover Clues About the Game
How Well Do You Know The Game?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Nicholas Van Orton's profession?
Cars in The Game
63 cars on screen, including the 1995 BMW 740iL E38 and the 1994 Dodge Ram Van.
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1995 BMW 740iL E38 Main role -
1994 Dodge Ram Van Important role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1995 BMW 530i Touring E34 Minor role
The Game Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “The Game - oletko valmis peliin?” and “Das Spiel”.
- Also known as
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- The Game - oletko valmis peliin?
- Das Spiel
- Das Geschenk seines Lebens
- Vidas em Jogo
- Al filo de la muerte
- Jouer avec la mort
- 致命游戏
- Խաղը
- The Game - Das Geschenk seines Lebens
- The Game - Nessuna regola
- Oyun
- Игра
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- O Jogo
- Játsz/ma
- 心理游戏
- Gra
- Hra
- ゲーム
- Το Παιχνίδι
- Гра
- Jocul
- המשחק
- 더 게임
- Играта
- Tahad mängida?
- Igra
- El juego
- Spillet
- Trò Chơi Cân Não
- Žaidimas
- 致命遊戲
- เกมตาย...ต้องไม่ตาย
- بازی
- 心理遊戲
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Movies Like The Game
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Game Night, Game of Death and Games.
The Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Game?
The Game runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Game released?
The Game was released on September 12, 1997.
Who directed The Game?
The Game was directed by David Fincher.
More films by David Fincher Who is in the cast of The Game?
The Game stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn and Deborah Kara Unger.
How much did The Game make at the box office?
The Game grossed $109.4 million worldwide ($48.3 million domestic, $61.1 million international).
How is The Game rated?
The Game has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does The Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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