Hooked on the Game (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2009, Hooked on the Game is an action and science fiction film directed by Pavel Sanaev, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. After a stunning victory at a cyber sport tournament, the winning gamers are awarded CDs with a brand new game. After playing this game, each of them is affected with some force, turning their gaming abilities into real ones. They each become the best fighters, shooters and racers in real life. However, this does not go unnoticed. Through blackmail, cheating and bribes, authorities offer the gamers a "job". But as soon as the lies are revealed it becomes clear that they are not heroes saving their country but nothing more than paid assassins. Moreover, the producer of the game is keeping many more of the same CDs, so many more "heroes" like themselves could also be produced. Now the gamers have to find the CDs and either destroy them or create an army of gamers and rule over all. The team becomes divided into two, each pitted against the other
Who’s in it. Hooked on the Game stars Sergey Chirkov as Vampire, Pavel Priluchnyy as Doc, Agniya Ditkovskite as Lena and Viktor Verzhbitskiy as Boris Sergeevich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hooked on the Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hooked on the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hooked on the Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hooked on the Game (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hooked on the Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hooked on the Game worth watching?
- Hooked on the Game holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hooked on the Game?
- Hooked on the Game stars Sergey Chirkov, Pavel Priluchnyy, Agniya Ditkovskite, Viktor Verzhbitskiy and Igor Sklyar.
- When was Hooked on the Game released?
- Hooked on the Game was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
