The Game
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Game
Where can I watch The Game in the United States?
The Game is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Game?
The Game scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Game?
The Game stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, and Peter Donat. David Fincher is the director.
How long is The Game?
The Game runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did The Game come out?
The Game was released on September 12, 1997.
Which studio made The Game?
The Game was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Propaganda Films in the United States.
What was the budget for The Game?
The Game was made on a budget of $50,000,000.
How much did The Game make at the box office?
The Game grossed $109,423,648 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.
What languages is The Game in?
The Game is in Cantonese, German, and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.