The Gamechangers

The Gamechangers

90 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 15, 2015

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.

The Gamechangers

90 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 15, 2015

The Gamechangers
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.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers BBC Films, BBC, BBC Scotland
Original title The Gamechangers
Directors Owen Harris
Writers James Wood

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe

as Sam Houser

Bill Paxton

as Jack Thompson

Joe Dempsie

as Jamie King

Ryan Gage

as Jounalist

Alex McGregor

as Bridjet

Nick Boraine

as Doug Lowenstein

Garion Dowds

as Johnny Thompson

Lex King

as Hillary Clinton's PA

Walles Hamonde

as Dutch Journalist (voice)

Jay Benedict

as Reporter (voice)

James Alexander

as Tom Masters (as James Alexander)

D. David Morin

as Judge Moore

Demetri Goritsas

as US Radio DJ (voice)

Nathan Lynn

as Californian Geek