Ender's Game (film)
Ender's Game is a 2013 American military science-fiction action film based on Orson Scott Card's 1985 novel of the same name. Written and directed by Gavin Hood, the film stars Asa Butterfield as Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, an unusually gifted child who is sent to an advanced military academy in space to prepare for a future alien invasion. The supporting cast includes Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, and Viola Davis, with Abigail Breslin and Ben Kingsley.
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| Directed by | Gavin Hood |
| Screenplay by | Gavin Hood |
| Based on | Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card |
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| Cinematography | Donald McAlpine |
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| Music by | Steve Jablonsky |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $110–115 million |
| Box office | $125.5 million |
The film was released in Germany on October 24, 2013, followed by a release in the UK one day later. It was released in the United States, Canada, and several other countries on November 1, 2013, and was released in other territories by January 2014. Ender's Game received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box-office, grossing only $125.5 million on a $110–115 million budget. Yet, the film retains a cult following.