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The Most Dangerous Game

1978·Movie
1h 29min
IMDb6.5

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ARROW

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, class and money, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The first movie of Tôru Murakawa’s “Game” trilogy, in which an assassin hired to recover a kidnap victim becomes embroiled in a vicious power struggle between two large corporations over a sizable government defence contract.
Japanese Action ThrillerHardboiled Assassin StoryCorporate ConspiracyViolent Crime DramaRelentless PacingNeo-NoirPower StruggleGritty RealismAnti-Hero Protagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Yōichi Sai, Tōru Murakawa
Written by:
Hideichi Nagahara
Composed by:
Yuji Ohno

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Where can I stream The Most Dangerous Game legally?

ARROW

The Most Dangerous Game is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. 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 The Most Dangerous Game worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Most Dangerous Game rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Most Dangerous Game?

1 h 29 min

The Most Dangerous Game runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Most Dangerous Game in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Most Dangerous Game?

6CAGBGGIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Most Dangerous Game in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Most Dangerous Game use?

The SpeechlessRed OctoberBad SamaritanAilment-Induced CrueltyPants-Positive SafetyBeard of EvilSacrificial LambAsshole VictimNo Challenge Equals No SatisfactionProud Warrior Race GuyDuel to the DeathOffscreen Moment of Awesomeand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 storytelling tropes for The Most Dangerous Game, including The Speechless, Red October, Bad Samaritan.