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Gamer

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Gamer (2009)
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  • Action
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller

In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sess... Read allIn a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sessions in order to be set free.In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sessions in order to be set free.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
134K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,565
57
  • Directors
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Writers
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Stars
    • Gerard Butler
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Ludacris
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Writers
    • Mark Neveldine
    • Brian Taylor
  • Stars
    • Gerard Butler
    • Michael C. Hall
    • Ludacris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 281User reviews
    • 181Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos9

    Gamer: “Let’s Rock” TV Spot
    Trailer 0:17
    Gamer: “Let’s Rock” TV Spot
    Gamer -- Remix Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
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    Gamer
    Trailer 2:32
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    Gamer: "Play to Live” TV Spot
    Clip 1:02
    Gamer: "Play to Live” TV Spot
    Gamer -- "It's Cool, Yeah"
    Clip 0:40
    Gamer -- "It's Cool, Yeah"
    Gamer
    Interview 0:30
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    Interview 0:33
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    Interview 1:21
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    Interview 0:43
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    Photos174

    Gerard Butler and Logan Lerman in Gamer (2009)
    Gerard Butler and Ludacris in Gamer (2009)
    Kyra Sedgwick, Alison Lohman, Ludacris, and Aaron Yoo in Gamer (2009)
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    Gerard Butler and Terry Crews in Gamer (2009)
    Gerard Butler in Gamer (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Kableas Kable
    Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall
    • Ken Castleas Ken Castle
    Ludacris
    Ludacris
    • Humanz Brotheras Humanz Brother
    Amber Valletta
    Amber Valletta
    • Angieas Angie
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    • Gina Parker Smithas Gina Parker Smith
    Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman
    • Simonas Simon
    Alison Lohman
    Alison Lohman
    • Traceas Trace
    Terry Crews
    Terry Crews
    • Hackmanas Hackman
    Ramsey Moore
    • Gorgeas Gorge
    Aaron Yoo
    Aaron Yoo
    • Humanz Dudeas Humanz Dude
    Jonathan Chase
    Jonathan Chase
    • Geek Leaderas Geek Leader
    Dan Callahan
    Dan Callahan
    • Backup Geekas Backup Geek
    Brighid Fleming
    Brighid Fleming
    • Deliaas Delia
    Johnny Whitworth
    Johnny Whitworth
    • Scotchas Scotch
    Keith Jardine
    Keith Jardine
    • Mean Slayeras Mean Slayer
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Produceras Producer
    Joseph D. Reitman
    Joseph D. Reitman
    • Board Opas Board Op
    • (as Joe Reitman)
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Chief of Staffas Chief of Staff
    • Directors
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • Writers
      • Mark Neveldine
      • Brian Taylor
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Ken Castle is extremely rich, popular, and powerful since he invented and started exploiting the virtual online parallel reality games. In these games, people can either pay to be a user or get paid to be an 'actor' in a system of mind-control. In the ultimate version, Slayers, death row convicts act as gladiators in a desperate dim bid for survival, which no one has achieved yet. The champion, John 'Kable' Tillman, is scheduled to die just before he'd gain release, but he persuades his teenage 'handler' to hand over the reins so he can fully use his talents and experience. Kable escapes to freedom, but Castle's men chase him. Kable has to fight his way back to Castle's headquarters to challenge his hidden evil plans. —KGF Vissers
    • convict
    • mind control
    • flashing breasts
    • political exploitation
    • bubble
    • 120 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film takes place in 2034.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1 min) Another mistake of writing "kable" using Arabic letters is that they are not connected. In languages where Arabic letters are used for writing, letters of a word should be connected otherwise it is not readable (or very difficult to read).
    • Quotes

      [For the first time, Kable is speaking with Simon, his controller in the game]

      Kable: What are you, twelve?

      Simon: I'm seventeen, thank you.

      Kable: This is unbelievable! Why am I not dead yet?

      Simon: Because I am a bad-ass motherfucker.

    • Alternate versions
      German theatrical version was cut by ca. 1 minute to secure a "Not under 18" rating. This was done by distributor Universum before submitting the film to the FSK. The cut version was also released on Blu-ray/DVD. Another DVD version was created for retail chains, this version lacks ca. 11 minutes and is rated "Not under 16". A few weeks after the release of these versions, the uncut version was submitted to the FSK which rated it "Not under 18", too. Since the rating scale for home video is higher than for theatrical releases, the uncut version would have gotten that rating for theatrical release as well, thus it was completely unnecessary to create a cut version in the first place.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Gamer (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
      Written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart (as David Allan Stewart)
      Performed by Marilyn Manson
      Courtesy of Interscope Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews281

    Review
    Top review
    You want action...You got action
    Was looking forward to seeing what the directors of Crank would do next and they didn't disappoint. Non-stop action from the very start with awesome camera work and a unique story line. This movie takes video gaming to the extreme and makes you wonder if there are any boundaries to what man will do to amuse themselves! Michael. C. Hall is a hoot to watch and the singing and dancing scene was hilarious and genius in a movie like this. It had the feel of the Matrix/Running Man and didn't take itself too seriously which is why I loved it. Also if you play video games you will enjoy the scenes in "Society" and the characters that are portrayed. This is without doubt a modern day action blockbuster with hints of the 80' and 90's classics. If you like action and something new go and see this you wont be disappointed!!
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    • Oct 23, 2008

    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Citizen Game
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque Studios - 5650 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,534,907
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,156,057
      • Sep 6, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,828,540
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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