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The Game

  • 1997
  • R
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
477K
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POPULARITY
698
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Michael Douglas in The Game (1997)
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Conspiracy ThrillerDark ComedyPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerSuspense MysteryTragedyDramaMysteryThriller

An arrogant, isolated investment banker is targeted by an enigmatic entertainment company, plunging into an escalating, reality-bending conspiracy orchestrated by his estranged brother to sh... Read allAn arrogant, isolated investment banker is targeted by an enigmatic entertainment company, plunging into an escalating, reality-bending conspiracy orchestrated by his estranged brother to shatter his emotional detachment.An arrogant, isolated investment banker is targeted by an enigmatic entertainment company, plunging into an escalating, reality-bending conspiracy orchestrated by his estranged brother to shatter his emotional detachment.

  • Director
    • David Fincher
  • Writers
    • John Brancato
    • Michael Ferris
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas
    • Deborah Kara Unger
    • Sean Penn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    477K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    698
    67
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas
      • Deborah Kara Unger
      • Sean Penn
    • 963User reviews
    • 163Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast81

    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Nicholas Van Orton
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Christine
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Conrad
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Jim Feingold
    Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    • Samuel Sutherland
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Ilsa
    Anna Katarina
    Anna Katarina
    • Elizabeth
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    • Anson Baer
    Charles Martinet
    Charles Martinet
    • Nicholas' Father
    Scott Hunter McGuire
    • Young Nicholas
    Florentine Mocanu
    • Nicholas' Mother
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Maria
    Caroline Barclay
    Caroline Barclay
    • Maggie
    Daniel Schorr
    Daniel Schorr
    • Daniel Schorr
    John Aprea
    John Aprea
    • Power Executive
    Harrison Young
    Harrison Young
    • Obsequious Executive
    Kimberly Russell
    • Cynthia, CRS Receptionist
    Joe Frank
    • CRS Data Collating Technician
    • Director
      • David Fincher
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews963

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Director David Fincher originally scheduled production on the feature film prior to directing Seven (1995). PolyGram Filmed Entertainment altered the production time-line after actor Brad Pitt committed to the cast of the latter project, prompting the studio to delay principal photography on the suspense thriller until the completion of the previous theatrical release.
    • 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 2012 Criterion Collection Blu-ray release includes an isolated, alternate animated sequence originally planned for the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Closer: Fate Line (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

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    FAQ6

    • What is the significance of the incident and firing of Anson Baer, and how does it play into the rest of the movie?
    • What was the purpose of the montage Nicolas had to watch, before his "game" began?
    • Is "The Game" based on a book?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 12, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • German
      • Spanish
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • El juego
    • Filming locations
      • Filoli Estate - 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, USA(The Van Norton mansion)
    • Production companies
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
      • A&B Producoes, Lda.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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