The Gamechangers (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, The Gamechangers is a drama and tv movie film directed by Owen Harris, running about 90 minutes. “The tale of one of the most controversial video games of all time.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This 90-minute factual drama goes behind the scenes of the hit video game Grand Theft Auto, arguably the greatest British coding success since Bletchley Park. The fastest-selling entertainment product in history comes not from Silicon Valley, but is driven by a bunch of British game designers. Friends since their school days, they are led by the game's mastermind-designer, Sam Houser. By 2002, Sam and his creative team have constructed for their fans a vast virtual world, teeming with a high-octane mix of criminal characters, lethal weapons and outrageous storylines. Here you can even shape and sculpt your avatar, crafting their character and appearance to your personal preference. This drama is for an adult audience and has not been authorised by the producers of Grand Theft Auto. Rather, it is based on court documents and interviews with many of those involved in the real events behind this compelling story.

Who’s in it. The Gamechangers stars Daniel Radcliffe as Sam Houser, Bill Paxton as Jack Thompson, Joe Dempsie as Jamie King and Ryan Gage as Jounalist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Gamechangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gamechangers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Gamechangers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.