The Games Maker (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2014, The Games Maker is an adventure and family film directed by Juan Pablo Buscarini, running about 112 minutes. “Make your move” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Ivan Drago's newfound love of board games catapults him into the fantastical and competitive world of game invention, and pits him against the inventor Morodian, who has long desired to destroy the city of Zyl, founded by Ivan's grandfather. To save his family and defeat Morodian, Ivan must come to know what it is to be a true games maker.
Who’s in it. The Games Maker stars Ed Asner as Nicholas Drago, David Mazouz as Ivan Drago, Joseph Fiennes as Morodian and Tom Cavanagh as Mr. Drago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Games Maker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Games Maker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Games Maker tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Games Maker (2014)?
- In US, The Games Maker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Games Maker worth watching?
- The Games Maker holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Games Maker?
- The Games Maker stars Ed Asner, David Mazouz, Joseph Fiennes, Tom Cavanagh and Valentina Lodovini.
- When was The Games Maker released?
- The Games Maker was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.