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Surviving the Game

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review P G I watched this as a kid and I loved it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/19 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ernest R. Dickerson

Director

Ice-T

Jack Mason

Rutger Hauer

Thomas Burns

Charles S. Dutton

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Gary Busey

Doc Hawkins

F. Murray Abraham

Wolfe Sr.

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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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