Download The Movies (Windows)

broken 2021-08-07 -2 points

Put a virus on my computer now I have no dialogue boxes and can't restore my computer as I can't see the text thanks lot

mojitofrancis 2021-07-27 2 points

Update...I can do everything in the game aside from watch the movies that are made...i can create them and edit them with no limitations, however, when the movie finishes loading the program shuts down. Sadness has overwhelmed me!

mojitofrancis 2021-07-21 1 point

I finally got everything up and running (thanks everyone) but as soon as I load a movie to watch it, the game crashes. I do not know what to do next...ive tried EVERYTHING thats been posted here but cannot find anything relating to my issue. Any help would be amazing! Thanks in advance

Bill 2021-07-11 -3 points

Got the game to work and run awhile ago and then it wouldnt open anymore. deleted everything redownloaded. Now, it wont even install. i tried both iso and friendly setup versions and when i hit the setup application on disk one it comes with an error. "error applying transforms. verify that the specified transform paths are valid. D:\1033.mst" please help the file is located in that folder

VonHam 2021-07-06 3 points

I installed have the friendly setup and the game just throws a black screen and minimizes. Did some snooping around and found something.

In the game directory there is a version.inf file. Open it and remove the following:

"[Ereg Info]
Server=www.activision.com
StartLocation=/webreg/register/
Template=/webreg/register/user_env.asp?context=app
UPC=047875328617"

Hope this works for some of you!

Aya 2021-06-27 3 points

Found a ***FIX*** for me on my Windows 10 laptop. I would continuously have the game CRASH then when loading said saves they would just be corrupt any ways.

I downloaded and used this which works:
https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371

Read a comment on Nexus Mod
https://www.nexusmods.com/themovies/mods/226?tab=posts

saying:

"When i try to use the NTCore 4gb patch i get "Couldn't Open Executable". I have tried running it in the actua.l folder of The Movies .exe file and as well as my downloads folder. I still get the same thing. What am i doing wrong?
*Update*
I found out what i did wrong. The main .exe file of The Movies was not unchecked under Read Only.After i unchecked that it worked fine."

Make sure inside the game folder on the movies application aka .exe that you right click on it and turn "OFF" the read only option. That will then allow you to use the 4GB NTCore to patch in seconds and fix the movies game.

If this helps the rest of you then you're very welcome and have fun!

Naevius 2021-06-26 0 point

Per my original comment: I found out the problem laid in the easy setup version posted here. I downloaded the .ISO version and used that, which solved the issue.

Naevius 2021-06-26 -1 point

Aight, I'm having a weird bug with the Friendly Setup version. I've got everything running, fixed the void people bug with NtCore's 4gb patch, I'm running in Windows 7 compatibility mode with fullscreen optimizations disabled. My problem is a weird one.

See, when I put a script in the production office, multiple things go a bit wrong. No chairs show up in the casting room, so I can't control who's lead and who's not. When I put both actors and directors in their respective rooms, they don't show up-just continue walking around--but it still apparently counts as the script is rehearsed. The extras show up automatically, but the movie says it needs no crew at all and none show up. This leads to, when the movie is done, the crew reviews being terrible--because there was no crew at all. Not to mention, when shooting the film, only the actor will act out their parts. The director is needed but just walks off once shooting starts, and the crew is nonexistent. No one's actually filming anything, but the movie still gets shot anyway. It's damn baffling. Does anyone else have this problem?

hanwookie 2021-06-17 0 point

I love this game and own it as well. Was very interested in the mods. Unfortunately I still find that it's unplayable as of now. This is just too bad, it's such great game. I have tried every fix I can think of, nothing works. I have tried all the suggestions, still nothing. I've given up for now, I'll check back, but I don't expect anything, I've been checking back and trying things since 2019.

Gee 2021-06-09 1 point

Hey all,

I recently downloaded the game and all the files, my directors and actors keep coming up as black silhouettes :( is there any way to fix this?

MrP 2021-06-06 1 point

Hey, thanks for the helpful comments!

I tried following Sweetolebob's comment from 2020-02-06, but when I get to double-clicking on the setup.exe, I get an error that reads: Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid. G:\1033.mst

Any ideas?

erahurka 2021-05-21 1 point

I've downloaded the "The Movies + Stunts and Effects Friendly setup English version 2.2 GB" version, and tried PARRY HOTTER's guide, but it doesn't start :( Anyone can help me?

iambrock 2021-03-19 1 point

I had a problem with crashing, even after using Windows 7 compatibility mode. I wondered if it had to do with the resolution, and applied this registry fix that I got from gamefaqs.gamespot.com from user Gincairn.
This was taken from the Widescreen Gaming Wiki

"The Movies has no native widescreen support.

To run The Movies in a custom resolution open the Registry Editor by clicking the Start button Run and typing regedit in the run box.

After pressing OK the editor will load. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\TheMovies.

A list of information will display on the right hand side of the editor after clicking on The Movies folder. The ones we will be changing are ""GD: Screen Width"" and ""GD: Screen Height"".

Next, right click on GD: Screen Width and click modify. Enter the width you want (for example 1440) and click OK.

Then right click on GD: Screen Height on click modify. Enter the height you want (for example 900) and click OK.

Next time you run the game it will start in your custom resolution.

Note: The game must be ran before the information appears in the registry editor."

I would also advise that you do not mess around with anything else in the Registry Editor, it can screw over your PC totally."

I set my Screen Height to 1080 and Width to 1920. I I will mention that while I was in the registry, I set the "Skip Front End" to 1 and it now skips the splash screens and takes me directly to a sandbox mode. I just use "Load Game" at this point.

My problems may not have been resolution related - it may have been GD: Level (Game Detail) which is actually set to 0 now. I'm just happy it runs without crashing now, and I don't have the black "Void" appearance of the actors now either.

Hari 2021-02-10 0 point

I was able to download and run the game (Stunts & Effects version) just fine but when I view movies or put stars in for a makeover, they are completely black bar their eyes. They look like void people. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Livia V 2021-01-24 0 point

Baixei o "The Movies + Stunts and Effects Friendly setup English version 2.2 GB", intalei normal e não tive que fazer mais nada, o jogo funcionou sem nenhum problema!! Tenho o Windows 10 e fiquei muito feliz pois, pelos comentários, estava pensando que ia ter que fazer várias coisas para funcionar.
Enfim, podem baixar que deu certo!
Beijosss

hyu 2021-01-19 1 point

Does this work on windows 10?? I can't download it even though I am following the order correctly

help 2021-01-10 0 point

the codes dont work..

Teodor 2020-11-16 0 point

Lol This works. I reccomend using the Friendly setup version, as ISO-s are Triggering. Good luck!

LadyofMusic 2020-11-11 0 point

Hi, I followed what Sweetolebob18 advised to, and it worked fine unfortunately I had to factory reset my laptop. I've tried it again, and it just crashes a few moments into loading a new game- sandbox or story- any advice?

quicksilverize 2020-10-07 0 point

Why won't the game download? I have no problem downloading the S&E DLC, just not the base game. Any suggestions?

dom 2020-09-13 0 point

the pc gaming wiki tells you how to fix the crashing using the 4gb patch and for the game models that turn all black during the game you have to go to this link and it will tell u how to fix it https://www.nexusmods.com/themovies/mods/226?tab=description

JMessy 2020-09-08 2 points

I followed Sweetolebob18's instructions and the game worked great for 2 days. Suddenly it started crashing constantly, disappearing save files, after one crash the icon for it even vanished off my desktop. It doesn't matter whether it's a save file (IE, it's not an error being triggered by a certain event) or a new game. It just shuts down within 5-10 minutes, occasionally the whole screen flashes red insanely. Anyone have any suggestions? I was so excited to play again.

Eytan 2020-08-15 0 point

I have a big problem the game is ok working fine but when I try to save game it .say - access denied -
Does any one have a solution ?

eytan 2020-08-15 2 points

how i install the mods collction in windows 10 ?

wf 2020-07-29 -1 point

nie rozumiem o co chodzi z zalogowaniem jako administrator i nie umiem tego zrobić

dumbmfer 2020-05-26 3 points

So I've mounted all 3 CDs using WinCDEmu, but when I run setup.exe on the mounted CD1, it gives me an error message "Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid." any fixes???

Maximumlink 2020-05-23 0 point

Nvm, I can get to the title screen now, but I can only play the tutorial, in the normal or sandbox modes it crashes on loading, and in the tutorial, all the people are black.

Maximumlink 2020-05-23 1 point

Okay, well my game finally launched after running in admin, but the only mode that works is the Tutorial, and all the characters are black, help?

Maximumlink 2020-05-23 1 point

Okay, my game completely downloaded with no issues whatsoever, but when i launch the game, i can only get past the Lionhead Studios intro, then the screen goes black and if i press any buttons a weird square of flashing colors pops up in the corner? Any help?

Tweetytc1 2020-05-12 -5 points

Hey guys! dumb question. Im not heaps computer savvy these days but used to love this game. I tried to download it twice and it took hours both times but it ended up saying "failed - no file"... which file do I download if i have windows 10 and want to download the base game and the stunts and effects expansion?

NoNameGuy 2020-05-12 -2 points

Can Someone Help Me Find Out How to run this game, I tried CDEmu but still does not work, HELP!

Dragon Sommerfeld 2020-04-24 0 point

I actully bought this game when it first came out but i guess im missing the main install cd. If i download the version on this website will my expansion cd that i own work with it

It'sMonopoco 2020-04-19 0 point

I played this game on an old PC and, sure it had a few bugs, but in general, it was an awesome game. I have now downloaded it on a new PC.

tbone226 2020-03-29 2 points

it is not downloading

big al97 2020-03-27 1 point

hello. would anyone be able to provide more detailed instructions on the use of this download. i download both the game and thw stunts and effects expansion pack using winrar and the game boots up perfectly fine but then I et the following error message when i try and start the game.

Microsoft visual C++ runtime library. runtime error! the application has requested the runtime to terminate it in an unusual way. please contact the applications support team for mor information.

I am unsure what to do to solve the issue and any help would be greatly appreciated

ZuzuFain 2020-03-25 1 point

Never mind, I figured out what my problem was. I was looking in the wrong folder on my computer.

ZuzuFain 2020-03-24 0 point

I'm a bit confused - I used WinCDEmu to mount the three disks, installed the first disk, and moved the "crack" file to the main game folder, but it still will not run even as administrator.

I think I may have only installed disk 1 and not the other two, because I only typed in one code (other users above are saying to type in 2 codes), but the two application files in the second disk's Setup folder (Autorun & TheMovies_WrongDisc) are not opening.

Am I missing something? I already got the prompt to download Direct X 9 & Windows Media Player and said No to both.

Nu 2020-03-22 -2 points

this game is wierd

Weston Clark 2020-03-21 -6 points

Hey i want this game and there is no other digital way to download this game. Will I get in any legal trouble for downloading this game

ItsmehDoovid 2020-03-15 0 point

I just wish there was a way to fly in game

Brayden Morales 2020-03-14 2 points

I am having trouble saving the game, it says that it cannot find specified path

Jackolater123 2020-02-28 1 point

I forgot to add this to my comment but the 4GB patch by NTCore also fixes the issues with the expansion pack in my game.

jackolater123 2020-02-27 2 points

For those having issues similar to MIKEETOE and RYRY, the best solution is to use NTCore’s 4GB Patch, found here: https://ntcore.com/?page_id=371
I found that after patching my game to 1.1 and using the 4GB patch, the game ran smoothly and without issues and at the highest settings.

Ryry 2020-02-19 0 point

I am having the exact same issue as mikeetoe. I tried updating the drivers, ran it as Windows XP in the compatibility center. Not sure, what’s happening :|

mikeetoe 2020-01-25 1 point

I am curious if anyone else is having this problem. About every 10 to 15 minutes, my game minimizes to the desktop, and when I go back in to it, all I have is a white screen. The music is still playing, and task manager says everything is running fine, but I cannot get the picture to come back, It just stays on the white screen. I have to force close the program and reload from the last save point. Any suggestions?

corpsette 2020-01-14 1 point

Hi this is wonderful and downloads without the need to do anything, and runs fine for me! amazing. Thank you

However one thing, it won't type in capital letters, so when you name your studio or actors you can only type in lowercase. I know I know at least it works but I would like to have my capital letters working too! Any ideas or fixes?

Apram Pepo 2019-12-15 2 points

anyone know how to fix the frame-drop problem
i'm using Win 8.1 and the game drops frame almost as soon as i start a new game
i tried lowering the the setting but the problem is still present
and i can't find solutions on google

IdleBruh 2019-12-13 1 point

Does anyone know what I should do if you are experienced with this? everytime I try to open the game it says do you want to allow this app to make changes and when I say yes it closes the app doesn't even start. when I did a trouble shoot it it said it was incompatible. If you can help me out I have a phone number that doesn't connect to my phone which is 908-468-2460 just text me or something idk or just add me on xbox its the same as my nickname. as a reward I will play video games with u

Ray Parker Jr 2019-12-05 2 points

I love making shitty movies

El Mariachi 2019-11-19 1 point

I followed FATWEASEL's and DAVE33333's advice to get this game installed on a Windows 10 machine.

Download The-Movies_Win_EN_ISO-Version.zip available at the top of this page.
Extract the zip. You will have three folders: CD1, CD2, and CD3.
Download the application WinCDEmu and install it.
Use WinCDEmu to mount all three CDs. You do this by going into each folder, right clicking on the CUE file in each one, and selecting WinCDEmu to mount it. I had each CD mounted on its own drive letter.
Go to the mounted CD1 and double click setup.exe. This will launch the install wizard. Enter the CD key and don't allow the game to install Direct X 9 or Windows Media Player. It asks those install questions near the end.
Go to the mounted CD1 and go into the Crack folder. Copy the Movies.exe file to C:\Program Files (x86)\Lionhead Studios Ltd\The Movies
Double click Movies.exe to start the game.

kooki 2019-10-30 0 point

i still dont know what to do

HELP 2019-10-10 0 point

I can't install windows media player 9. It says it's not compatible. PLEASE HELP!

Fatweasel 2019-09-28 -3 points

Got the game running, using WinCDEmu software

Download extract the zip folder Mount ALL THREE CD's using WinCDEmu software (they will use a seperate drive each)

Open the mounted CD1, run Setup to install.
Once complete, 'open' CD1 again, go into Crack folder Copy the .exe file and REPLACE the .exe file in Program Files LionheadStudios The Movies.

You can now run the game without having to mount CDs .Works fine on windos 7 laptop

Help 2019-09-08 0 point

Got it working never mind

Help 2019-08-30 1 point

Can somebody help me!! The new windows update stops me from playing the game completely! It just crashes on the loading screen! Before it would crash every 10 to 15 minutes

Help 2019-08-28 -1 point

Okay I may or may not off fixed the texture problem but now I can not access my save files!!!!

Help 2019-08-28 2 points

So now I have it ready and I can play it its just their costumes are turning up completely black and when I watch the movies their is only black figures instead of actors! how can I fix this?

Help 2019-08-27 0 point

The instructions are so confusing!???

help 2019-08-24 1 point

I have tried all the fake hard drive disks and they all don't work!!!!

EggrollTiger 2019-08-22 -1 point

Why, when I start a sandbox game in the 40's or 50's, do all the actors show up as silhouettes, not as people?

chodas 2019-08-07 2 points

i have installed all three disks, and the movies crack when ran will ask for admin permission, once i run as admin it just does nothing at all. With the expansion it flashes three times, and gives me a strange text prompt- "SM_ENGINE_NOT_START_LAST_TIME_YES_NO_CANCEL" and i have the options of yes, no and cancel. None of these options launch the game correctly. I have tried compatibility mode and no progress has been made. Any suggestions? P.S. i also didnt install stunts and effects until after i was sure the original wasnt working. at least with the expansion it gives some indications that i interacted with the exe.

Red_Priest 2019-07-07 -1 point

how do I turn off the tutorial that plays when you start a new game, shoudln't it be skippable ?

UnholyHandGrenade 2019-06-26 3 points

So now my game is installed and ready, but... for some ungodly reason, it refuses to actually start up. I went through the headache of deinstalling Media Player and downloading 9, but now the game doesn't even try to load, it just gives up after a second or two. What gives!?

MightyTeaRex 2019-06-25 2 points

Okay, so I've got the first disc installation done, now onto disc 2 and... it's not working. It refuses to allow me to continue after firing up Disc 2.

no 2019-06-25 1 point

the cd files are all .cue files which are useless and dont work.

UnholyHandGrenade 2019-06-25 1 point

A bit confused on what to do here, all I've got is the 3 CD files but no start up for applications. What am I missing?

Person 2019-06-22 -1 point

I dont know if I can download this, can anyone give me confirmation its safe?

Jack 2019-06-15 1 point

Does anyone have a fix to help run this game on Windows 10, have followed all tip and have got the game running, however when I start a new game there are many issues... the game crashed every time I try to play it, often when I try to save the game. I have seen a few people have complained online about combability issues so I was just wondering if I was making a mistake as I haven't seen so many complaints on here (only that it crashes after the first awards ceremony, which I have also encountered). Appreciate any help on this!

Tolbiny 2019-06-07 0 point

Wannabe Director's comment helped a lot - thank you so much!

Sirlulu 2019-05-12 4 points

A version for Mac please ?

Bluesynate 2019-04-30 1 point

This does include star maker

Improv 2019-04-29 0 point

Would love to play this with Stunts and Effects again if somebody out there knows what's going on with that version!

curious cat 2019-04-22 1 point

does this include the star maker....

Wannabe Director 2019-04-20 4 points

I solved the problem!
Did all kinds of things for that administrator problem I found on the internet but none worked.
I right clicked the icon on the desktop and chose open file location (program location).
I opened the extracted folder that was created when I used Power ISO. Inside there is a "Crack" folder. It has an application file. I coped that file over to the (program location) folder and replaced the one there. Works perfectly!
Good luck and have fun with the game.
I owned this game when it first came out but had lost the discs. So glad to get to play again!

Wanna Be Director 2019-04-20 1 point

Did anyone ever find a way to solve the problem about running as administrator?

When I try to run it - I am told to run as admin. I am logged in to a windows 10 admin account. I right click and choose "run as admin." It brings up a permission dialog and I click ok. Then nothing happens. The starmaker program that comes with it opens just fine.

TheSekunda 2019-04-19 0 point

Thank you so much. Although the resolution is small, but is working for my Windows 10

help 2019-04-06 2 points

does anyone know how to get the game to run in 1080p on windows 10

Yes, sir i have a nickname. 2019-03-27 1 point

When I run it as a Admistrator nothing happenend help?

Dave33333 2019-03-13 -4 points

Nevermind, got it fixed. But I do want to note, several things in the game seem to have issues. Some things are displaying weird placeholders like REM_DELETEBUILDING and also I can't get past the first awards ceremony. It always crashes.

Dave33333 2019-03-13 -2 points

Tried running the game on my Windows 8.1 laptop, failed to start, and I don't understand why.

It just doesn't open up at all.

BidEmy 2019-02-26 4 points

I get the error "Please login with administrator privileges and try again", but when I run it as administrator nothing happens.

MR jiggle 2019-02-17 1 point

after i got it runing all of my people turn pure black, any ideas on how to fix this?

lil uzy 2019-02-09 0 point

it's great!

M3T4L279 2019-02-09 2 points

Installed the game but it doesn't run on windows 10. Anyone else having this issue?

Steve 2019-01-15 3 points

In case you're having issues, installing, here's some help: Do what ALDRO360 did, but I'll be a bit more specific. After Downloading the files from this website, download the .iso mounter program like PowerISO. Open the bin files and extract all of their contents. Do this for each "CD" file. Then take the contents of the 2nd CD file and the 3rd CD file, and copy and paste all of them into the 1st CD file. When it asks if you want to replace the existing files, say yes. This is where the .cab errors come from.

MissManda89 2019-01-14 1 point

Can anyone help? I'm getting an error a_soun~1.cab message

MissManda89 2019-01-13 0 point

I have the original game that is in good condition and i can't install past disc 3. Did it in compatibility mode and it still doesn't work. Help me please

i play on mac 2019-01-07 1 point

why isnt the mac port 'the movies superstar edition' availible on this website?

Volker331 2018-12-31 3 points

@RaihannahV
You need to mount files from CD 2 and 3
oh by the way
Whenever I ran it, it immediately closes, can anyone help?

RaihannahV 2018-12-31 1 point

While I was installing, the CD did not find
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Temp\$PowerISO$\a_soun~1.cab
Can anyone who knows how help me?

epic 2018-12-26 -1 point

can someone tell me if this is real and if my computer will get a virus pleas telll the truth

HiHi 2018-12-23 -4 points

Does the file work for Mac

alrod360 2018-12-12 4 points

I'm going to help out everyone here since not a lot of people know how to run this properly. After an hour or two I was finally able to get this game to run properly by doing a few simple steps:
1. Download both this and an .iso mounter program such as PowerISO
2. Open the .bin files and extract it's contents using your .iso mounter program and place it into a single file (click yes when prompted to replace file). Do this for each of the three CD files.
3. Next I recommend watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh4u6a4LKXU and doing all of the steps he has listed since he described them better than I could.

After doing all of this then you should be good to go, I'm playing this classic gem right now and I hope this helps anybody else who is looking to enjoy this game. *Also if you need a key then I would recommend just looking them up since one key can be used by multiple people at once and there has been lots of them shared on the internet.

Apache196 2018-11-29 0 point

How do i download this I lost my original

Heyoooo! 2018-11-05 -4 points

When I download I only get Bin files, what do I do with them?

k 2018-10-24 1 point

Im having the same "no file" problem. Really want a solution!

Joe 2018-10-18 1 point

My download got about half-way through then said "Failed - No file" apparently this means it has been moved, has anyone else had this problem?

royal flush 2018-10-18 -2 points

does this game work on wins7???/

Velcro 2018-10-18 -2 points

I have mounted all three discs but am still getting the (location)\The Movies\a_soun~1.cab. error when trying to install. Any ideas?

RANDOM 2018-10-14 -1 point

I AM NOT SURE DAN BUT IF YOU DID MOUNT CD 1 MAKE SURE YOU MOUNT THE TWO OTHER CD'S AND THEN CLICK TE SETUP.EXE FILE AFTER MOUNTING.

dan 2018-10-13 1 point

So I have installed the game in a virtual machine, but whenever I have tried to open up the game I get the error saying that I've not mounted CD1... even though I have it mounted in the virtual (E:) disk... what do I do?

helpman 2018-10-10 1 point

noname it is because you did not mount cd 2 and 3

NoName 2018-10-04 4 points

I keep having this error in cd1: Error 1311.Source file not found (location)\The Movies\a_soun~1.cab. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it.
I need help with this if anyone knows how to fix this pls tell me

ml 2018-09-30 2 points

ok i get to a point the it says plx verify i have a file called soundbank_01.lug were can i find this file.

Maganoo 2018-08-22 0 point

OMG this was the $#!+. I used to play the hell out of this. Loved making stupid funny movies.

Toad 2018-08-22 2 points

.iso means you need a .iso mounter program. the program will read the file as if it is already a cd then open it and install. You do not need to burn to a cd guys.

SaltEgamer 2018-08-20 0 point

I gave up with this

K 2018-08-16 1 point

You guys don't have to burn to a disk, you just use an .iso mounting tool. Grab PowerISO or DaemonTools and open the files there.

SonicBorgJunior 2018-08-05 1 point

I burned it to my disc... Now what?

bobby o 2018-08-01 1 point

it will not download the game it says 2 hours left and when it gets closer to the end of the download it stops and has an error

Zep 2018-07-30 -2 points

If you are looking for a code, it's just a short google from you. I found one by searching "The Movies Keycode"

yostop 2018-07-22 -5 points

THERE IS no exe file you have to burn it into a disk to play it if you read the download it said .iso not .exe

jailbreak sucks 2018-07-14 -1 point

anyone know a key i can use

Rose 2018-07-11 0 point

The download includes 3 BIN files, marked CD 1, 2, and 3. You need to burn them to a disk to play.

Diana_Is_Salty 2018-07-10 4 points

how do you play it. The .exe file is missing so are you supposed to extract something, or what?

leelee 2018-07-07 4 points

The .exe file is missing in the download? Are others having the same problem?

jake 2018-06-25 -1 point

Does this download take like 22 minutes?

Nakita Block 2018-06-17 -2 points

Where's the key?

Abdopasha 2018-06-02 3 points

How can I setup it ??

illya 2018-05-23 3 points

funny game