Death Game (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1996, Death Game is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Randy Cheveldave, running about 93 minutes. “Death is the only escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A devastating earthquake has left Los Angeles split in two. The wealthy now live in a new island metropolis, while the poor struggle to survive in the ruins of the old city. Detective Jack has been assigned to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy businessman's daughter somewhere in the ruined zone. While questioning some local punks, Jack and the others are suddenly attacked and kidnapped by a mysterious gang of thugs and taken to a hidden prison compound where they are hunted down by a strange half-man, half-machine killer. Somehow, Jack must find the girl and figure out who's behind this place, but first he must get out alive. (Written by Jean-Marc Rocher )
Who’s in it. Death Game stars Timothy Bottoms as Jack, Alfonso Quijada as Freeze, Vince Murdocco as Alex and Nicholas Hill as Hawk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Death Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Game (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Game worth watching?
- Death Game holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Game?
- Death Game stars Timothy Bottoms, Alfonso Quijada, Vince Murdocco, Nicholas Hill and David McCallum.
- When was Death Game released?
- Death Game was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.