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High Score

2020Show1 season6 episodesTV-14

Documentary
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic624.1Rotten Tomatoes78%55%

A nostalgic, wondrous documentary series about games and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E2 "Comeback Kid" 7.7

Episodes

7.3

Story

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Feels like

  • Video Game History
  • Documentary Series
  • Tech Pioneers
  • Cultural Impact
  • Nostalgic Exploration
  • Educational
  • Gaming Culture
  • Innovation Stories
  • Informative

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William Acks, France Costrel, Sam LaCroix
Music by
Jarome Harmsworth, Joel Harmsworth

Everyone

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Facts

August 19, 2020 · August 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
August 19, 2020
Last aired
August 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream High Score?"

Questions about High Score

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High Score?

Netflix

In the United States, High Score streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is High Score worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is High Score okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching High Score?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is High Score plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.