7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Game (1997)
The Game (1997)
Overview
In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and its resolution are fundamentally psychological and existential, focusing on an individual's transformation rather than advocating for or against any political ideology or systemic change, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a wealthy, white male protagonist, and his identity is framed neutrally without any critical portrayal or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Game' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines. Its narrative is entirely centered on the protagonist's experience with a mysterious game, rendering any LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The film "The Game" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a psychological thriller involving a complex game designed to challenge the protagonist's perception of reality, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Game (1997) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
The Game (1997) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character races could be established and subsequently altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.3
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