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Surviving the Game

1994·Movie·R·96 min·6.1(221)

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.

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Where to watch Surviving the Game in United States

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Where is Surviving the Game streaming around the world?

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United StatesHooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
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AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyAmazon 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
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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

Rutger Hauer

Burns

Ice-T

Ice-T

Mason

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Cole

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Griffin

William McNamara

William McNamara

Wolfe, Jr.

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

Hank

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Hawkins

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Wolfe, Sr.

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Bob Minor

Security Guard

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Lawrence C. McCoy

Hotel Clerk

George Fisher

George Fisher

Taxi Driver

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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.

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