The Game

Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 3, 2026

Nicholas Van Orton is a successful San Francisco businessman who is always in control. He lives a well-ordered, wealthy lifestyle until an unexpected birthday gift from his wayward brother Conrad threatens to destroy it all. Against his will, Nicholas has been enrolled in a game—a strange and “profound life experience” that begins quietly but soon erupts into a domino effect of devastating events.

Screening as part of Late Night Favorites: Winter 2025-2026

• Country USA
• Year 1997
• Running Time 128 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Universal
• Director David Fincher
• Cast Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn, Deborah Kara Unger, Peter Donat
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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