The Gamechangers 8 years old

The tale of one of the most controversial video games of all time.

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.

Credits

The Gamechangers Cast

Name Character
Daniel Radcliffe He was 26, now 34 years old as Sam Houser
Demetri Goritsas He was 44, now 52 years old as US Radio DJ (voice)
Bill Paxton He was 60, 61 years old when he died as Jack Thompson
Joe Dempsie He was 28, now 36 years old as Jamie King
Ryan Gage He was 32, now 41 years old as Jounalist
Jay Benedict He was 64, now 73 years old as Reporter (voice)
D. David Morin He was 60, now 68 years old as Judge Moore
Nick Boraine He was 43, now 52 years old as Doug Lowenstein
Alex McGregor She was 25, now 33 years old as Bridjet

The Gamechangers Crew

Name Department
Owen Harris as Director. Directing
James Wood as Writer. Writing
The Gamechangers poster
The Gamechangers (8 years)

The tale of one of the most controversial video games of all time.

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 15, 2015
  • Runtime: 90 minutes