The Game (1997)

7.7R128 minDirector: David Fincher

1997 film by David Fincher

The Game is a 1997 American mystery thriller film directed by David Fincher, starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger and James Rebhorn and produced by Propaganda Films and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment. It tells the story of a wealthy investment banker who is given a mysterious birthday gift by his brother—participation in a game that integrates in strange ways with his everyday life. As the lines between the banker's real life and the game become more uncertain, hints of a larger conspiracy begin to unfold.

The Game was well received by critics like Roger Ebert and major periodicals like The New York Times, but had middling box-office returns compared to the success of Fincher's previous film Seven (1995). The film later gained a strong following among Fincher's fans, with some noting it as one of his best films.

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What is The Game about?
The Game (1997) — Nicholas Van Orton is a very wealthy San Francisco banker, but he is an absolute loner, even spending his birthday alone. In the year of his 48th birthday (the age his father committed suicide) his brother Conrad, who has gone long ago and surrendered to addictions of all kinds,
Is The Game based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Game scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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