The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, The Gamers: Dorkness Rising is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Matt Vancil, running about 105 minutes. “They'll be taking a few liberties with the rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All Lodge wants is for his gaming group to finish their adventure. Unfortunately, they're more interested in seducing barmaids, mooning their enemies, and setting random villagers on fire. Desperate to rein in his players, Lodge injects two newbies into the party: a non-player character controlled by Lodge, who the power gamers immediately distrust, and the rarest gamer of all -- a girl.
Who’s in it. The Gamers: Dorkness Rising stars Nathan Rice as Sir Osric / Lodge, Carol Roscoe as Daphne / Joanna, Brian S. Lewis as Brother Silence / Cass / Rennard and Scott C. Brown as Flynn / Leo / Turk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Gamers: Dorkness Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gamers: Dorkness Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gamers: Dorkness Rising tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008)?
- In US, The Gamers: Dorkness Rising is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gamers: Dorkness Rising worth watching?
- The Gamers: Dorkness Rising holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gamers: Dorkness Rising?
- The Gamers: Dorkness Rising stars Nathan Rice, Carol Roscoe, Brian S. Lewis, Scott C. Brown and Christian Doyle.
- When was The Gamers: Dorkness Rising released?
- The Gamers: Dorkness Rising was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.