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The Game (1997): movie guide
The Game (1997) is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery running about 129 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 7,733 votes. Notable cast includes Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-09-12
- Runtime: 129 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-09-12
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What is The Game about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Game features Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-09-12. Runtime: 129 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (7,733 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Game on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Game?
- The Game is listed as Drama, Thriller, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Game?
- The Game runs about 129 minutes.
- Who stars in The Game?
- Cast highlights include Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Game?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Game?
- Open the The Game page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
