Gamer
“In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"Gamer" - Official Trailer [HQ HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-25
Top Cast
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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
Dylan Kenin
Train Guard
James Roday Rodriguez
News Co-Host #1
Milo Ventimiglia
Rick Rape
Aaron Yoo
Humanz Dude
John Leguizamo
Freek
Zoë Bell
Sandra
Ashley Rickards
2Katchapredator
Brighid Fleming
Delia
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.82x
-$9.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
- Original Score
- Geoff Zanelli, Robb Williamson
- Original Title
- Gamer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.8M
- Production Studios
- Lakeshore Entertainment, Taurus Film, Vincent Pictures, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Geoff Zanelli, Robb Williamson
Ekkehart Pollack
Doobie White, Peter Amundson, Fernando Villena
Tom Rosenberg, Skip Williamson, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright, James McQuaide
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Taylor
Director
Mark Neveldine
Director
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Alix Friedberg
Costume Design
Skip Williamson
Producer
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Justin Daneman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doobie White
Editor
Gary Oldroyd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Amundson
Editor
Jerry Fleming
Production Design
R. Kevin Clarke
Visual Effects Supervisor
James McQuaide
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine.
Who stars in Gamer?
The principal cast of Gamer includes Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Logan Lerman.
When was Gamer released and how long is it?
Gamer was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gamer?
Gamer had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $40.8M at the worldwide box office (0.82 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gamer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gamer was composed by Geoff Zanelli, Robb Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gamer?
Gamer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).