Gamer (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gamer is a 2009 action thriller directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine, starring Gerard Butler, Ludacris and Michael C. Hall. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $40.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Directors
- Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gamer About?
The premise of Gamer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near-future world, a skilled but volatile convict named Kable discovers he’s been unwillingly linked to a new reality game called "Slayers," where the public can bet on prisoners fighting for their lives. Controlled remotely by gamer Simon, Kable must battle to overcome the system and the dangerous forces behind it, while fighting to protect his family and reclaim his lost humanity from the grip of Castle, the corporation running the program.
Gamer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mind control
- bare chested male
- male protagonist
- male nudity
- convict
- female female kiss
- flashing breasts
- political exploitation
- bubble
- profanity
- female nudity
- hit by a car
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- hit by truck
- marriage
- obesity
- laundry drying on a clothesline
- close up of breasts
- grabbing a breast
- man slaps a woman's butt
- pervert
- flashback
- child in jeopardy
- booty shorts
- dark comedy
- female rear nudity
- death
- psychological thriller
- tattoo on butt
- male butt
- male rear nudity
- role playing
- elevator
- cult film
- machismo
- exploitation
- vomiting
- hunter and the hunted
- lens flare
- licking a knife
- dancing
- killed in an elevator
- taking control of someone's body
- tongue piercing
- extreme close up
- jellyfish
- shark
- aquarium
- explosion
- glitch
- immolation
Gamer Cast
Gerard Butler leads the cast, with Ludacris and Michael C. Hall. Directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine.
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Co-director Brian Taylor -
Co-director Mark Neveldine
More from Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine
More films directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine, best-rated first: Crank, Mom and Dad, Crank: High Voltage and The Vatican Tapes.
Gamer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gamer 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 57% User score
See on TMDB
Gamer Plot Summary
What happens in Gamer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in a dystopian future where advertising for the wildly popular game Slayers is plastered across every surface imaginable, heralding the remaining battles of the game’s star character, Kable. As the action kicks off, we witness an intense shootout in a factory, where gameplay sees characters manipulated by players from afar. The protagonist, controlled by 17-year-old Simon, skillfully maneuvers Kable through the chaos, earning points with each enemy taken down. After a fierce battle, Kable narrowly escapes and receives congratulations from the other combatants, with the daunting knowledge that only three battles stand between him and his freedom.
Full summary
The whole story of Gamer, scene by scene
Gamer Box Office
Gamer grossed $40.8 million worldwide. $20.5 million came from the US and Canada and $20.3 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.8M
- US & Canada
- $20.5M
- International
- $20.3M
Gamer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gamer.
How Well Do You Know Gamer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the virtual reality game that Kable is a part of?
Cars in Gamer
34 cars on screen, including the Buell XB 12R Firebolt and the 1973 Chevrolet C-20.
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Buell XB 12R Firebolt Important role -
1973 Chevrolet C-20 Important role -
AM General FJ-8C Minor role -
Baja RT50 Minor role
Gamer Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “極限遊戲” and “Gamer (Uncut)”.
- Also known as
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- 極限遊戲
- Gamer (Uncut)
- Jogo
- Гравець
- Gamer, el Juego Letal
- ゲーマー
- GAMER ゲーマー
- Ultimate Game
- Геймер
- Oyuncu
- Gamer - Játék a végsőkig
- 天地逃生
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- Gamer (Juegan contigo)
- Gamer - Jocul Supraviețuirii
- גיימר
- 게이머
- Геймър
- Igričar
- Ґеймер
- Geimeris
- Žaidėjas
- 電玩逃殺王
- คนเกมทะลุเกม
- اللعيب
- Trò Chơi Nguy Hiểm
- El jugador
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Gamer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Gamer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gamer?
Gamer runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Gamer released?
Gamer was released on September 4, 2009.
Who directed Gamer?
Gamer was directed by Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine.
More films by Brian Taylor Who is in the cast of Gamer?
Gamer stars Gerard Butler, Ludacris and Michael C. Hall.
How much did Gamer make at the box office?
Gamer grossed $40.8 million worldwide ($20.5 million domestic, $20.3 million international).
How is Gamer rated?
Gamer has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 27 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Gamer have a post-credit scene?
No. Gamer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Gamer in?
The original language of Gamer is Malayalam.
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