Gameboys: The Movie (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Gameboys: The Movie is a drama, romance and music film directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal, running about 107 minutes. “Will their worlds pull them apart?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story of gamers turned lovers Cairo and Gavreel, to spend time together in Gavreel's house, a few weeks before Cairo returns to his province. What starts out as a romantic holiday for the young couple turns into a relationship test that they have to overcome. Cairo is faced with the reality of his imminent departure while Gavreel is compelled to make a life-changing decision. After defying distance and even the pandemic, will Cairo and Gavreel be able to prove once again that their love for each other is strong enough to withstand fate and circumstance?

Who’s in it. Gameboys: The Movie stars Elijah Canlas as Cairo Lazaro, Kokoy de Santos as Gavreel Alarcon, Adrianna So as Pearl Gatdula and Miggy Jimenez as Wesley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Gameboys: The Movie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gameboys: The Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gameboys: The Movie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.