Ender's Game 2013
“This is not a game.”
What is Ender's Game?
Ender's Game is a 2013 film based on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card. The story follows the lives of Earth's most gifted children as they undergo rigorous preparation for future conflicts.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 24, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Digital Domain, Chartoff Productions, Taleswapper
- Budget
- $110,000,000
- Revenue
- $125,537,191
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
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Overview
Ender's Game is a 2013 film based on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card. The story follows the lives of Earth's most gifted children as they undergo rigorous preparation for future conflicts. Faced with the threat of space wars, these young individuals are recruited and trained to defend their home planet. The narrative explores the development of these children as they navigate a high-stakes environment designed to ready them for potential extraterrestrial combat. By focusing on the strategic and personal growth of its young protagonists, the film depicts the intense process required to secure the future of humanity. As the training progresses, the children must demonstrate their abilities to command and execute complex maneuvers necessary for planetary defense. The film centers on the experiences of these students who are tasked with the immense responsibility of protecting Earth from external dangers. Through their specialized education and tactical exercises, the characters prepare for a decisive role in the ongoing space wars that define their reality.
Should you watch it?
“Gifted kids train for interstellar war in a sleek sci‑fi showdown.”
- Adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s acclaimed novel
- Impressive sci‑fi action and space battle sequences
- Explores themes of strategy and sacrifice
- Drama can feel diluted by an overly kind tone
- Dense plot may overwhelm viewers
Watch it if you enjoy strategic military sci‑fi with youthful protagonists.
Suitable for teens and adults; contains sci‑fi combat and strategic themes, but remains PG‑13.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ender's Game released?
It was released in the United States on November 1, 2013.
Who directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Gavin Hood.
What is the film based on?
It is based on Orson Scott Card’s 1985 novel Ender’s Game.
What is the MPAA rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
How long is the film?
Its runtime is approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.