Atari: Game Over (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Atari: Game Over is a documentary film directed by Zak Penn, running about 66 minutes. “Truth is stranger than legend...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Atari: Game Over stars Nolan Bushnell as Self, Howard Scott Warshaw as Self, Manny Gerard as Self and Joe Lewandowski as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Atari: Game Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atari: Game Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atari: Game Over tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atari: Game Over (2014)?
- In US, Atari: Game Over is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atari: Game Over worth watching?
- Atari: Game Over holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Atari: Game Over?
- Atari: Game Over stars Nolan Bushnell, Howard Scott Warshaw, Manny Gerard, Joe Lewandowski and Paul Sanchez.