Gamer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

Gamer

Release Date: Friday, September 4, 2009 Theaters

Director: Mark Neveldine • Brian Taylor

Starring: Gerard Butler • Michael C. Hall • Amber Valletta • Logan Lerman • Alison Lohman

R Fantasy 1 hr, 35 m

3.31 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The picture unfolds in a dystopian near-future, where computer devices are implanted in the brains of unlucky individuals, and the latest "craze" for a depraved few involves controlling the activities of these soulless guinea pigs. At the behest of the players, the subjects unwittingly participate in a massive, multiplayer online game called "Slayers"; its seemingly invincible hero (Gerard Butler) ranks as the most worshipped celebrity on the planet. As the story rolls on, however, he suddenly begins to wrest his own individuality away from the system and determines to destroy the entire framework of the game - while audiences of millions watch his every move.

Fantasy Sci-Fi

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Who stars in Gamer – Cast List

Gerard Butler
Greenland 2: Migration, Greenland
Michael C. Hall
Game Night, The Report
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Amber Valletta
My Sexiest Year, Transporter 2
Logan Lerman
Oh, Hi! , Fury
A
Alison Lohman
Flicka, Drag Me to Hell
Milo Ventimiglia
I Can Only Imagine 2, A Dog’s Perfect Christmas

Who is making Gamer – Crew List

A look at Gamer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mark Neveldine last helmed The Vatican Tapes and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

Director: Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Lakeshore Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Gamer

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2009

Completed

Changed Gamer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.
Also known as: Citizen Game
Language: English

Gamer Trailers and Clips

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Gamer Release Date: When was the film released?

Gamer was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 4 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 2,502 theaters. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Extract, All About Steve and Carriers.