Ender's Game (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

Ender's Game poster

Released in 2013, Ender's Game is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Gavin Hood, running about 114 minutes. “This is not a game.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Ender's Game stars Asa Butterfield as Ender Wiggin, Harrison Ford as Colonel Hyrum Graff, Hailee Steinfeld as Petra Arkanian and Viola Davis as Major Gwen Anderson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ender's Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $125.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ender's Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ender's Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ender's Game (2013)?
In US, Ender's Game is available to stream on YouTube TV, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ender's Game worth watching?
Ender's Game holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ender's Game?
Ender's Game stars Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis and Abigail Breslin.
When was Ender's Game released?
Ender's Game was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.