Gamer (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Gamer is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Brian Taylor, running about 95 minutes. “In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.
Who’s in it. Gamer stars Gerard Butler as Kable, Logan Lerman as Simon, Michael C. Hall as Ken Castle and Amber Valletta as Angie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Gamer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Gamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gamer 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 Gamer (2009)?
- In US, Gamer is available to stream on YouTube TV 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 Gamer worth watching?
- Gamer holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gamer?
- Gamer stars Gerard Butler, Logan Lerman, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta and Ludacris.
- When was Gamer released?
- Gamer was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.