The Game

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 3m 18s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (18s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief scene with a topless woman in a nightclub.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:22:35 - 01:22:45] Implied sexual situation, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (35s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] Characters drinking alcohol at a party.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:10:20 - 01:10:30] Character takes a pill, implied drug use.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (2m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:15] Intense scene with a character being held at gunpoint.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:45:50 - 01:47:20] Graphic scene of a character falling from a building.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (10s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of the word 'f***'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:40:10 - 00:40:15] Multiple uses of 's***' and 'a**hole'.
The Game
Year: 1997
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 61
Votes: 345096
Gross: 48,323,648
Director: David Fincher
Stars: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn
Overview: After a wealthy banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down when he becomes unable to distinguish between the game and reality.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie 'The Game' (1997)?
A: The movie follows Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas), a wealthy investment banker who receives a mysterious gift from his estranged brother Conrad (Sean Penn). The gift is a voucher for a 'game' provided by a company called Consumer Recreation Services (CRS). As Nicholas participates, the game begins to blur the lines between reality and fiction, putting his life and sanity at risk.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'The Game' (1997)?
A: The main cast includes Michael Douglas as Nicholas Van Orton, Sean Penn as Conrad Van Orton, Deborah Kara Unger as Christine, and James Rebhorn as Jim Feingold, a representative of Consumer Recreation Services (CRS).
Q: Who directed 'The Game' (1997)?
A: The movie was directed by David Fincher, known for his work on other psychological thrillers like 'Fight Club' and 'Se7en.'
Q: Is 'The Game' (1997) a psychological thriller?
A: Yes, 'The Game' is a psychological thriller that keeps the audience guessing as the protagonist, Nicholas Van Orton, struggles to determine what is real and what is part of the elaborate game he has been drawn into.
Q: What is the significance of the ending in 'The Game' (1997)?
A: The ending reveals that the entire ordeal was an elaborate, meticulously planned experience orchestrated by CRS to help Nicholas break free from his emotionally detached life. The final twist leaves both Nicholas and the audience questioning the boundaries between reality and illusion.