The Gamers: Dorkness Rising
2008 · Movie · 105 min · ★ 6.9 · 76% critics
A game master tries to keep a tabletop fantasy campaign on track, but the players would rather chase jokes, chaos, and side quests than finish the story. To steady the group, he brings in two newcomers, sparking fresh suspicion, rivalry, and unexpected teamwork as the adventure lurches toward a showdown.
Based on The Gamers
Also known as The Gamers 2
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-08-14
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (40 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a goofy, affectionate send-up of tabletop roleplaying with lots of banter and fantasy antics; Not for you if you dislike low-budget charm, broad humor, or inside jokes.
Pros: witty gamer in-jokes; fun fantasy/real-world crossover; lighthearted, repeatable gags | Cons: low-budget look; uneven acting; occasional stereotypes
Cast & crew
- NR
Nathan Rice
as Kevin Lodge / Sir Osric
Carol Roscoe
as Daphne / Joanna
Brian S. Lewis
as Cass / Brother Silence / Rennard
Scott C. Brown
as Leo / Flynn / Turk
- CD
Christian Doyle
as Gary / Luster / Fastidian / Undead Fastinian
Jennifer Page
as Luster (female) / Professor
- GG
Geoff Gibbs
as Mort Kemnon
- EG
Ed Gibbs
as Hierophant
Don Early
as Mort Agrippa / Mummy #1 / Goblin
- SR
Sean K. Reynolds
as Inquisitor
Directed by Matt Vancil