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The Games Maker (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Games Maker is a 2014 adventure family film directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini, starring Valentina Lodovini as Mrs. Drago, David Mazouz and Joseph Fiennes. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide.

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The Games Maker (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Genres
Adventure , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Games Maker About?

The premise of The Games Maker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Young Ivan Drago discovers a passion for board games, leading him into a vibrant and competitive world of game creation. He finds himself pitted against the ambitious inventor Morodian, who seeks to destroy Zyl, the city founded by Ivan’s grandfather. To protect his family and overcome Morodian, Ivan must learn the true meaning of being a games maker and embrace his destiny.

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Cast & crew

The Games Maker Cast & Characters

Valentina Lodovini leads the cast as Mrs. Drago, with David Mazouz as Ivan Drago and Joseph Fiennes as Morodian. Directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Games Maker

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From the director

More from Juan Pablo Buscarini

More films directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini: The Lunnis and the Great Fairy Tale Adventures, Tini: The New Life of Violetta, Noah’s Ark and The Hairy Tooth Fairy.

Full filmography
Plot

The Games Maker Plot Summary

What happens in The Games Maker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a world where games shape every decision, young Ivan Drago [David Mazouz] enters a mail-in contest for board game inventors and wins what looks like a simple prize — a temporary tattoo that stubbornly refuses to fade. What begins as a quirky curiosity quickly deepens into something much more consequential, as Ivan learns that this mark might be a sign of a hidden destiny rather than just a playful souvenir.

Full summary

The whole story of The Games Maker, scene by scene

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Box office

The Games Maker Box Office

The Games Maker grossed $4.4 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.4M

International
$4.4M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Games Maker?

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

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What does Ivan Drago win when he enters a mail-in contest for board game inventors?

Cars

Cars in The Games Maker

14 cars on screen, including the 1958 Auto Union 1000 S and the 1938 American Bantam Roadster.

All 14 cars
  • 1958 Auto Union 1000 S in The Games Maker 1958 Auto Union 1000 S Important role
  • 1938 American Bantam Roadster in The Games Maker 1938 American Bantam Roadster Important role
  • 1940 Chevrolet Panel in The Games Maker 1940 Chevrolet Panel Important role
  • 1952 Mercury Monterey in The Games Maker 1952 Mercury Monterey Important role
Details

The Games Maker Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “O Inventor de Jogos” and “Hráč”.

Also known as
  • O Inventor de Jogos
  • Hráč
  • L'inventore di giochi
  • 게임메이커
  • L'inventeur de jeux
  • Производитель игр
  • Der Spiele-Erfinder
  • Mistrz gry
  • Vynálezce her
  • Žaidimų kūrėjas
  • Spēļu radītājs

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FAQ

The Games Maker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Games Maker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Games Maker?

The Games Maker runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Games Maker released?

The Games Maker was released on July 3, 2014.

Who directed The Games Maker?

The Games Maker was directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini.

More films by Juan Pablo Buscarini

Who is in the cast of The Games Maker?

The Games Maker stars Valentina Lodovini as Mrs. Drago, David Mazouz as Ivan Drago and Joseph Fiennes as Morodian, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Games Maker make at the box office?

The Games Maker grossed $4.4 million worldwide.

Does The Games Maker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Games Maker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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