Survive the Game

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

Bruce Willis as Det. David Watson
Chad Michael Murray as Eric
Swen Temmel as Cal
Michael Sirow as Frank
Kate Katzman as Violet
Zack Ward as Mickey Jean
Donna D'Errico as Carly
Canyon Prince as Andrew
Sarah Roemer as Hannah
Sean Kanan as Ed
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.

Box office

As of August 27, 2022, Survive the Game grossed $59,347 in the United Arab Emirates.

Reception

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."

Accolades

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 42nd [Golden Raspberry Awards|Golden Raspberry Awards]. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.