Surviving the Game

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Surviving the Game

R

Released Apr 15, 1994

1h 36m

Action

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When Mason (Ice-T), homeless and living on the streets of Seattle, hears about a job as a hunting guide for a group of wealthy clients, he gladly signs on and is taken to a cabin in the middle of a Pacific Northwest forest. There he meets psychiatrist Doc Hawkins (Gary Busey), oil baron John Griffin (John C. McGinley) and Wall Street investor Derek Wolfe (F. Murray Abraham). The next morning, however, Mason is awakened to learn that he's the prey the men will be hunting.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C-

Sep 7, 2011

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Simon Abrams

House Next Door

Submitting Surviving the Game for the White Elephant blogathon is like giving an unwieldy lump of coal to a child on Christmas day: As malicious gestures go, it's a doozy.

Apr 1, 2011

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

As out-of-whack and sophomoric as all this is, the movie sustains a rudimentary action interest.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

“Surviving the Game” may be a cheesy, unoriginal 90s action flick, but it has a great deal of psychological merit. And shoutout to the “Kingsman” franchise for stealing the dog killing line. Pay Busey!

Jun 10, 2024

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This movie is captivating and almost fun? This is a solid viewing experience that I would definitely recommend to friends.

Rated: 4/5

May 19, 2022

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This was such a wild and fun ride. The performances were completely nuts but that's what makes it so entertaining!

Rated: 4/5

May 19, 2022

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Stacey L

The story line while not overly original, was at least decent, but the questionable performances of the cast kept pulling me out of it.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Joe S

One of my personal favorites based on the cast, and is on par with The Hunt. Running Man is great as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Audience Member

A number of quality character actors (Busey! F. Murray! John C.! Charles S.!) get their paychecks hunting Ice-T in this tame variation on "Most Dangerous Game."

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

I really liked it because I could see that happening especially with all the homeless that we have in the streets all over the country. And iced tea was amazing watching him in this movie, I really felt all his character was feeling, and I rooted for him all the way thru the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Very underrated movie. If you like 90's action movies then you will probably enjoy this movie. It's an entertaining movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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thomas b

One of my favorite survival films from the 1990s. Hunting the homeless couldn't be more fun with this all-star cast of riflemen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

When Mason (Ice-T), homeless and living on the streets of Seattle, hears about a job as a hunting guide for a group of wealthy clients, he gladly signs on and is taken to a cabin in the middle of a Pacific Northwest forest. There he meets psychiatrist Doc Hawkins (Gary Busey), oil baron John Griffin (John C. McGinley) and Wall Street investor Derek Wolfe (F. Murray Abraham). The next morning, however, Mason is awakened to learn that he's the prey the men will be hunting.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Producer: Fred C. Caruso, David Permut
Screenwriter: Eric Bernt
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema, David Permut Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 28, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.7M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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