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.
Where to watch The Game in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Game there. Availability last verified on July 6, 2026.
Where is The Game streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | FOD |
About The Game
The Game is a 1997 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by David Fincher. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 7400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Game was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Propaganda Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 12, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $109 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Fincher
- Writers
- Michael Ferris, John Brancato
- Release date
- September 12, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $109 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films
The Game cast & crew
The Game was directed by David Fincher and written by Michael Ferris and John Brancato.
The cast features Michael Douglas as Nicholas Van Orton, Sean Penn as Conrad Van Orton, Deborah Kara Unger as Christine, James Rebhorn as Jim Feingold, Peter Donat as Samuel Sutherland, and Carroll Baker as Ilsa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Harris Savides, and it was produced by Steve Golin and Ceán Chaffin.
Is The Game worth watching?
The Game holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 7,394 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, The Game is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Game
The Game isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Game
Michael Douglas
Nicholas Van Orton
Sean Penn
Conrad Van Orton
Deborah Kara Unger
Christine
James Rebhorn
Jim Feingold
Peter Donat
Samuel Sutherland
Carroll Baker
Ilsa
Anna Katarina
Elizabeth
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Anson Baer
Charles Martinet
Nicholas' Father
Scott Hunter McGuire
Young Nicholas
Florentine Mocanu
Nicholas' Mother
Elizabeth Dennehy
Maria
The Game — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Game in United States?
The Game is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Game in?
The Game is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Game?
The Game runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Game rated?
The Game is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 7,394 ratings.
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