The Game (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1984, The Game is a horror film directed by Bill Rebane, running about 84 minutes. “«When a group of young people compete for one million dollars, they expected fun and frolic but soon they become pawns in... the game»” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three bored millionaires gather nine people in an old mansion, and give them a proposition--if they can meet and conquer their biggest fears, they'll get one million dollars in cash.
Who’s in it. The Game stars Tom Blair as Jonathon, Jim Iaquinta as Joe, Carol Perry as Maude and Stuart Osborne as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Game has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Game tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Game (1984)?
- In US, The Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Game worth watching?
- The Game holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Game?
- The Game stars Tom Blair, Jim Iaquinta, Carol Perry, Stuart Osborne and Don Arthur.
- When was The Game released?
- The Game was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.