Gamer (2009)
In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.
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.
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 3, 2009
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Gerard Butler - Kable
- Amber Valletta - Angie
- Michael C. Hall - Ken Castle
- Kyra Sedgwick - Gina Parker Smith
- Logan Lerman - Simon
- Alison Lohman - Trace
- Terry Crews - Hackman
- Ramsey Moore - Gorge
- Ludacris - Humanz Brother
- Johnny Whitworth - Scotch
Screenplay
Music: Geoff Zanelli, Robb Williamson
Cinematography: Ekkehart Pollack
Editing: Peter Amundson, Fernando Villena
Production: Lakeshore Entertainment, Taurus Film, Vincent Pictures, Lionsgate
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $41M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
mind control, prisoner, video game, dystopia, gun battle, wrongful imprisonment, wrongful conviction, online gaming, 2030s, death game, not too distant future
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gamer 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 directed Gamer?
- Gamer was directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor.
- Who stars in Gamer?
- Gamer stars Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Logan Lerman, Alison Lohman.
- How long is Gamer?
- Gamer has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Gamer?
- Gamer is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Gamer?
- Gamer has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Gamer?
- Gamer had a budget of $50M.
- How much did Gamer gross?
- Gamer grossed $41M worldwide.
- Where was Gamer produced?
- Gamer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Gamer?
- The themes of Gamer include: Mind Control and Brain Implants, Telepathic Link and Shared Minds, Visions of Future and Technology.