Survive the Game

Survive the Game is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by James Cullen Bressack and starring Chad Michael Murray and Bruce Willis.

Survive the Game
Film poster
Directed byJames Cullen Bressack
Written byRoss Peacock
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBryan Koss
Edited byR. J. Cooper
Music byTim Jones
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It was released in the United States on October 8, 2021 by Lionsgate.

Plot

When David, a cop, gets injured during a drug bust gone wrong, his partner, Cal, pursues the two culprits to a remote farm owned by Eric, a troubled veteran. As Cal and Eric plan their defense, more of the gang arrives -- along with a wounded David. Outnumbered, the three men must now use stealth, smarts and marksmanship to take down the drug-dealing mob.

Cast

Release

The film was released in select theaters and on VOD on October 8, 2021 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 12, 2021.[2][3][4]

Reception

The film has a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[5]

Bobby LePire of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10 and wrote "Survive The Game may tell an oft-told story, but the script avoids most well-worn tropes in favor of a no-frills actioner."[6]

Accolades

Bruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.[7][8]

References
  1. Novara, Brandon (September 5, 2021). "Survive the Game Trailer Throws Bruce Willis Into a Drug-Drenched Crime Thriller". MovieWeb. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. Leishman, Rachel (September 6, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray Go on the Defensive in Action-Packed 'Survive the Game' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. Dela Paz, Maggie (September 1, 2021). "Survive the Game Trailer Previews Bruce Willis' Newest Action Pic". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. Darmon, Aynslee (September 6, 2021). "Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray Star In First Look At Action-Packed 'Survive The Game'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  5. "Survive the Game". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  6. LePire, Bobby (October 19, 2021). "Survive the Game". Film Threat. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  7. Lewis, Hilary (February 7, 2022). "Razzies: Filmed Version of 'Diana' Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  8. Chitwood, Adam (March 31, 2022). "Razzie Awards Backtrack, Rescind Bruce Willis Award – and Shelly Duvall Nomination as Well". The Wrap. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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