Gamer (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2011, Gamer is a drama film directed by Oleh Sentsov, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The boy's name is Alex, but in the world of gamers where he spends most of his time, he is known as Koss. The enormous amount of time he spends at the computer screen starts to pay off: in the games' clubs in his small Ukrainian village, he is the undisputed king of the shooting game Quake, admired by the 'noobs' - the younger and less experienced players he defeats digitally. But there is also a different side.
Who’s in it. Gamer stars Vladislav Zhuk as Alex, Zhanna Biryuk as Mom and Alexander Fedotov as Bura.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Gamer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Takflix. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gamer (2011)?
- In US, Gamer is available to rent or buy from Takflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gamer worth watching?
- Gamer holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gamer?
- Gamer stars Vladislav Zhuk, Zhanna Biryuk and Alexander Fedotov.
- When was Gamer released?
- Gamer was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.