Insert Coin (2020)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Insert Coin
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Filmtap | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Filmtap | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Filmtap | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| Germany | Filmtap | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | Filmtap | — | — |
| Spain | Filmtap | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Insert Coin in 125 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Insert Coin about?
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. Insert Coin is a Documentary movie, released on 2020-11-25, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Insert Coin worth watching?
TMDB users rate Insert Coin 6.8 out of 10 from 37 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Insert Coin?
In the United States, Insert Coin is free to watch on The, Kanopy and Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joshua Tsui
Cast
- Eugene Jarvis as Self
- George Petro as Self
- Jack Haeger as Self
- Mark Turmell as Self
- John Tobias as Self
- Neil Nicastro as Self
- Ken Fedesna as Self
- Ernest Cline as Self
- Paul W. S. Anderson as Self
- Lawrence Kasanoff as Self
- Tom Kalinske as Self
- Tony Hawk as Self
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from Insert Coin on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.