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Insert Coin

2020Movie1 h 43 min

Documentary
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic579.3Rotten Tomatoes86%83%

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about games and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Conquering the world, one quarter at a time

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.

Feels like

  • Video Game History
  • Arcade Games
  • Mortal Kombat
  • Midway Games
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Gaming Documentary
  • 90s Pop Culture
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Game Development
  • Creative Process

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Tsui
Produced by
George Petro, Joshua Tsui, Anthony Burkett
Music by
Savant

Everyone

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Facts

November 25, 2020 · 1 h 43 min · Documentary

Released
November 25, 2020
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Insert Coin?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Insert Coin?

JustWatch TV FreeThe RokuKanopyHooplaXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Insert Coin is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Xumo Play, 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 136 other countries.

Is Insert Coin worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 57).

Can I half-watch Insert Coin?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Insert Coin?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.