---
title: "Death Game"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/death-game-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89091
imdb_id: "tt0321959"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "R"
---

# Death Game (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/death-game-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Death Game
Year: 2001
Release Date (US): 02/01/2002
Genre: Action and Drama
Runtime: 1h 35m
Rating: R
Plot: A young black man is a growing basketball star in his school. The Mob decides to initiate him and manage him. He likes the presents, money and girls, but his coach does not. When things go too far, only his coach can do what must be done.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): Death Game is a 2001 film categorized within the action and drama genres.
Drafting sentence 2 (Details): The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes and carries an R rating. In the United States, it was released on February 1, 2002.
Drafting sentence 3 (Plot): The story focuses on a young black man who is a growing

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Menahem Golan
- **Networks / Studios**: New Cannon Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Lara** as *Micky Haden*
- **Billy Drago** as *Shakes Montrose*
- **Richard Lynch** as *Chief Canton*
- **Maureen LaVette** as *Tracy Haden*
- **Bo Brown** as *Jackie Stewart*
- **Charlotte Crossley** as *Jackie's Mom*
- **Trevor Polson** as *Danny Haden*
- **Ilya Gorovatsky** as *Ron*
- **Adrian Vatsky** as *James*
- **Jon Golan Aharoni** as *Det. Stone*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Death Game online?
Death Game is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Death Game worth watching?
Death Game holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Death Game and when was it released?
Death Game is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Death Game?
Death Game was directed by Menahem Golan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Death Game — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89091)
- [Death Game (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0321959/fullcredits/)
- [Death Game (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89091-death-game/cast)
- [Game of Death (1978) - Bruce Lee, Robert Clouse | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/game-of-death-am29774)

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