Gamer movie poster

Gamer

"In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live."

September 3, 2009 1h 35m 5.7/10 (2,536 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Gamer is a action/thriller film. directed by Brian Taylor.

Starring Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, and Michael C. Hall

Synopsis

Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 3, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (2,536 votes)
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Budget $50M Production budget
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Box Office $40.8M 0.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$40,800,000

Production Companies

  • Lakeshore Entertainment
  • Taurus Film
  • Vincent Pictures
  • Lionsgate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gamer about?

Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion ...

Who directed Gamer?

Gamer was directed by Brian Taylor.

How long is Gamer?

Gamer has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Gamer released?

Gamer was released on September 3, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gamer?

The main cast of Gamer includes Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Logan Lerman.

Is Gamer worth watching?

Gamer has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 2,536 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.