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The Name of the Game

2018Movie1 h 35 min

Documentary
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic documentary movie about games and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for brutality, scares or romance.

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Story

Short on coins. Full of ammo.

The Name of the Game is a feature-length documentary about the team up between the legendary arcade game designer, Eugene Jarvis, and the Finnish game developer, Housemarque. The end result of the collaboration was the critically acclaimed PS4/PC title Nex Machina. The film gives the audience an unprecedented access to the unpredictable and plain crazy world of making a video game – uncensored.

Feels like

  • Gaming Documentary
  • Retro Arcade Nostalgia
  • Behind-the-Scenes Insight
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Indie Game Development
  • Biographical Profile
  • Tech Industry Culture
  • Visual Style Evolution
  • Passionate Craftsmanship
  • Unfiltered Production

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Crew

Directed by
Jarno Elonen, Paul J. Vogel
Written by
Jarno Elonen, Paul J. Vogel, Heikki Kareranta
Produced by
Paul J. Vogel, Jirka Silander
Music by
Heikki Kareranta

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Facts

November 23, 2018 · 1 h 35 min · Documentary

Released
November 23, 2018
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Finland
Budget
$500,000
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Name of the Game?"

Questions about The Name of the Game

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Where can I stream The Name of the Game?

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In the United States, The Name of the Game is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Name of the Game worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Name of the Game okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Name of the Game?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Name of the Game?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 5 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.