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Gamer

2009·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.7Metacritic275.0Rotten Tomatoes29%39%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

Gamer fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Games, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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

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.
Dystopian ActionMind ControlViolent SpectacleGaming CultureTech ThrillerSocial CommentaryCyberpunk ElementsFast-PacedCorporate Conspiracy

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine, Jon Mallard
Written by:
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Produced by:
Brian Taylor, Mary Vernieu, Mark Neveldine
Composed by:
Tami Treadwell, Becky Sullivan, Becky Sullivan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gamer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gamer legally?

The RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gamer worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gamer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Gamer?

1 h 35 min

Gamer runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gamer?

Critics28
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Gamer higher (49) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gamer a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$41 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.

What language is Gamer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gamer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gamer in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gamer use?

There Are No Girls on the InternetG.I.R.L.People PuppetsRape by ProxyTrollMass HypnosisPsycho for HirePuzzle BossNeck SnapVillain with Good PublicityThe ChessmasterSinister Nudityand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Gamer, including There Are No Girls on the Internet, G.I.R.L., People Puppets.