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Arcade

1993·Movie
1h 25min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Games, the future, and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Acting5
  • Complexity5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Game Wants to Play With You.

Alex Manning and her friends decide to visit the local video arcade known as "Dante's Inferno" where a new virtual reality arcade game called "Arcade" is being test marketed by a computer company CEO. However, it soon becomes clear that the teenagers who lose are being imprisoned inside the virtual reality world by the central villain "Arcade" and takes over their minds.
Virtual Reality HorrorEarly VR TechComing-of-Age ThrillerTechnophobiaDystopian ArcadeMind Control90s AestheticVideo Game Nightmare

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Arcade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arcade legally?

Arcade is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Arcade worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arcade rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Arcade?

1 h 25 min

Arcade runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Arcade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arcade?

8CAESGBGGINITMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arcade in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arcade use?

Brand XThe Game Come to LifeSealed Evil in a CanExecutive MeddlingIt's All My FaultKnights and KnavesStylistic SuckAbusive ParentsThis Is for Emphasis, Bitch!Win to ExitMissing MomB-Movieand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Arcade, including Brand X, The Game Come to Life, Sealed Evil in a Can.