The Game (1997)

Directors:

David Fincher

Writers:

Larry Gross

Actors:

Lily Froehlich, J. Anthony Pena, Michael Massee, Charles Branklyn, Jason Kristofer, Trish Summerville

Synopsis:

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.
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • Reviews 4
  • Highest Rating 89
  • Lowest Rating 80
  • Average Rating 85
85

The Game (1997)

One of Douglas's best and one of Fincher's most underrated. The Game is full of twists, turns and surprises, but it's surprisingly rewatchable as well. See it if you haven't already; see it again if you have. It never disappoints. I won't give anything away here.
ross
March 24, 2014
89

The Game (1997)

Michael Douglas does some of the best "determined," "pissed-off" and rage. Wonderfully done scenes with just him. Psych tests, first key scene, etc. . .
Buchans
October 11, 2013
85

The Game (1997)

This kind of movie isn't made anymore and that is a shame. I was left guessing, I was surprised, and I was entertained. what more could I ask for?
MalleContent
May 28, 2013
80

The Game (1997)

A mostly forgotten Fincher thriller. This movie deserves to be remembered far better than it is. It's tight and well paced, with a great leading performance from Michael Douglas.
wintermayer
March 13, 2012