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Game of Death

1978Movie1 h 41 minR

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic365.9Rotten Tomatoes38%63%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic365.9Rotten Tomatoes38%63%

Summary

A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Robert Clouse
Written by
Bruce Lee, Robert Clouse
Produced by
Bruce Lee, Raymond Chow
Music by
John Barry

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 23, 1978 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
March 23, 1978
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
cn
Also spoken
English
Made in
United States, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$850,000
Box office
$50 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Iconic Outfit, The Syndicate, Boss Warning Siren +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Game of Death?"

Questions about Game of Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Game of Death?

KanopyHooplaWeTV

In the United States, Game of Death streams on WeTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Game of Death worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is there a sequel to Game of Death?

  1. Game of Death (1978)
  2. Game of Death II (1981)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Game of Death II (1981).

Is Game of Death in English?

cnEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some English.

What tropes does Game of Death use?

Iconic OutfitThe SyndicateBoss Warning SirenEvil CrippleNot Afraid to DieScary Black ManWorthless Treasure TwistNeck SnapMy Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than YoursOutside-the-Box TacticIt's All Upstairs From HereArtistic License – Martial Artsand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Iconic Outfit, The Syndicate, and Boss Warning Siren.