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Ender's Game

2013·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13

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Ender's Game fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future, war, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

This is not a game.

Based on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game is the story of the Earth's most gifted children training to defend their homeplanet in the space wars of the future.
Sci-Fi War EpicChild ProdigiesIntense Training SagaPsychological WarfareFuturistic SpectacleMoral DilemmasComing-of-Age in ConflictHigh Stakes ActionHumanity's Survival

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ender's Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ender's Game legally?

Ender's Game is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi 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 Ender's Game worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ender's Game rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ender's Game?

1 h 54 min

Ender's Game runs 1 h 54 min.

Is Ender's Game based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ender's Game?

Critics57
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Ender's Game higher (65) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ender's Game a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$126 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $126 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Ender's Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ender's Game?

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

What tropes does Ender's Game use?

Ragtag Bunch of MisfitsPet the DogOne-Eyed ShotTron LinesMotivational LieMythology GagDemoted to ExtraBug WarArtistic License – MilitaryAwesomeness by AnalysisPopulation ControlKeystone Armyand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for Ender's Game, including Ragtag Bunch of Misfits, Pet the Dog, One-Eyed Shot.