Surviving the Game

1994·Movie
1h 36min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic637.4Rotten Tomatoes35%48%

Where to watch

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Surviving the Game fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Rules are Simple: Kill or Be Killed.

A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Human HuntingSurvival ThrillerClass WarfareHomelessnessMoral DepravityFast-Paced ActionBleakGritty

Crew

Directed by:
Ernest R. Dickerson
Written by:
Eric Bernt, Richard Connell
Produced by:
Kevin J. Messick, Fred C. Caruso, David Permut
Composed by:
Stewart Copeland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Surviving the Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Surviving the Game legally?

fuboTVHoopla

Surviving the Game is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surviving the Game worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surviving the Game rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Surviving the Game?

1 h 36 min

Surviving the Game runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Surviving the Game?

Critics49
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Surviving the Game higher (61) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Surviving the Game a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Surviving the Game in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Surviving the Game?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Surviving the Game in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Surviving the Game use?

Rich BoredomChekhov's GunEven Evil Has Loved OnesBig BadPsycho Knife NutReliably Unreliable GunsTrauma Conga LineDead Guy on DisplayDisney Villain Death"Not So Different" RemarkA Real Man Is a KillerDisposable Vagrantand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Surviving the Game, including Rich Boredom, Chekhov's Gun, Even Evil Has Loved Ones.

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