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Where to Watch The Game(1997)
“What do you get for the man who has everything...?”
Looking for where to watch The Game? You can currently find The Game online through Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Game (1997), directed by David Fincher, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from 7,385 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1997, it's a 1990s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, and Deborah Kara Unger. At 129 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Game online, the best option is Criterion Channel for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Experiment and Chloe, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Game isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- The Game is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
- No — The Game isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Criterion Channel.
- No — The Game isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Criterion Channel.
- The Game runs 2h 9m (129 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 63/100.
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