

Surviving the Game
“The Rules are Simple: Kill or Be Killed.”
A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Where to watch Surviving the Game in United States
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Where is Surviving the Game streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About Surviving the Game
Surviving the Game is a 1994 English-language action, thriller and adventure film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. The cast is led by Rutger Hauer, Ice-T, Charles S. Dutton. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Surviving the Game was produced by New Line Cinema, David Permut Productions, and Permut Presentations and made in United States of America. It was released on April 15, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Writers
- Eric Bernt
- Release date
- April 15, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, David Permut Productions, Permut Presentations
Surviving the Game cast & crew
Surviving the Game was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by Eric Bernt.
The cast features Rutger Hauer as Burns, Ice-T as Mason, Charles S. Dutton as Cole, John C. McGinley as Griffin, William McNamara as Wolfe, Jr., and Jeff Corey as Hank.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Kevin J. Messick and David Permut.
Is Surviving the Game worth watching?
Surviving the Game holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 221 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and adventure, Surviving the Game is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Surviving the Game
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Cast of Surviving the Game

Rutger Hauer
Burns

Ice-T
Mason

Charles S. Dutton
Cole

John C. McGinley
Griffin

William McNamara
Wolfe, Jr.

Jeff Corey
Hank

Gary Busey
Hawkins

F. Murray Abraham
Wolfe, Sr.
Bob Minor
Security Guard
Lawrence C. McCoy
Hotel Clerk

George Fisher
Taxi Driver
Jacqui Dickerson
Taxi Passenger
Surviving the Game — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Surviving the Game in United States?
Surviving the Game is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Surviving the Game on Hoopla?
Yes — Surviving the Game is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Surviving the Game in?
Surviving the Game is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Surviving the Game?
Surviving the Game runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Surviving the Game rated?
Surviving the Game is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 221 ratings.











