Why it may be worth watching
- The Game combines Drama and Thriller elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger.
- 1 nomination total
Movie
The Game
What do you get for the man who has everything...?
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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Cast
Michael DouglasNicholas Van Orton
Sean PennConrad Van Orton
Deborah Kara UngerChristine
James RebhornJim Feingold
Peter DonatSamuel Sutherland
Carroll BakerIlsa
Anna KatarinaElizabeth
Armin Mueller-StahlAnson Baer
Charles MartinetNicholas' Father
Scott Hunter McGuireYoung Nicholas
Florentine MocanuNicholas' Mother
Elizabeth DennehyMaria
Caroline BarclayMaggie
Viewing guide
Is The Game right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Thriller, Mystery.
Content notes
The listed age classification is R; classifications can differ by region. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
san francisco, californiamanipulationdanger of lifepuzzlebirthday presentconspiracy thrillerbewildered
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External reviewerExternal review ·
The Game is one of David Fincher's lesser known films (made right in between Se7en and Fight Club). But it's every bit as great as the ones for which he's received copious amounts of praise. This intricately plotted morality tale disguised as mystery thriller is exciting, nuanced, beautiful to look at, expertly acted, and engaging. I refuse to tell you anything about the story, only that you've never seen anything like it. I loved this movie!
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