Atari: Game Over(2014)
Truth is stranger than legend...
Atari: Game Over Synopsis
The Xbox Originals documentary that chronicles the fall of the Atari Corporation through the lens of one of the biggest mysteries of all time, dubbed “The Great Video Game Burial of 1983.” Rumor claims that millions of returned and unsold E.T. cartridges were buried in the desert, but what really happened there?
Atari: Game Over (2014) is a documentary film directed by Zak Penn, released on November 19, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Zak Penn, Nolan Bushnell, Howard Scott Warshaw and Manny Gerard. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 245 ratings.
- Director:
- Zak Penn
- Writers:
- Zak Penn
- Producers:
- Megan Raney Aarons, Colin K. Gray, Gerhard Runken
- Production:
- Xbox Entertainment Studios, Lightbox Entertainment, Fuel Entertainment USA, GRAiNEY Pictures, Red Box Films
- Status:
- Released
Atari: Game Over Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zak Penn
as Self
- Nolan Bushnell
Nolan Bushnell
as Self
- Howard Scott Warshaw
Howard Scott Warshaw
as Self
- Manny Gerard
Manny Gerard
as Self
- Joe Lewandowski
Joe Lewandowski
as Self
- Paul Sanchez
Paul Sanchez
as Self
Ernest Cline
as Self
Seamus Blackley
as Self
- Raiford Guins
Raiford Guins
as Self
- Mike Mika
Mike Mika
as Self
- Andrew Reinhard
Andrew Reinhard
as Self
George R.R. Martin
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Zak Penn, written by Zak Penn, produced by Megan Raney Aarons, Colin K. Gray and Gerhard Runken.
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Atari: Game Over Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 245 ratings.
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Atari: Game Over – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Atari: Game Over online?
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Atari: Game Over (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Atari: Game Over?
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The main cast of Atari: Game Over (2014) includes Zak Penn, Nolan Bushnell, Howard Scott Warshaw, Manny Gerard and Joe Lewandowski. The film was directed by Zak Penn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Atari: Game Over released?
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Atari: Game Over was released on November 19, 2014 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Atari: Game Over worth watching?
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Atari: Game Over (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.