Console Wars movie poster

Console Wars

September 23, 2020 1h 33m 7.1/10 (82 votes)

Originally released in 2020. Console Wars is a documentary film. directed by Blake J. Harris.

Starring Howard Phillips, Shinobu Toyoda, and Paul Rioux

Synopsis

In 1990, SEGA, a fledgling arcade company assembled a team of misfits to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pit brother against brother, kids against grownups, Sonic against Mario, and uniquely American capitalism against centuries-old Japanese tradition. For the first time ever, the men and women who fought on the front lines for Sega and Nintendo discuss this battle that defined a generation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (82 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Scott Rudin Productions
  • Point Grey Pictures
  • Flying Penguin Pictures
  • Legendary Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Console Wars about?

In 1990, SEGA, a fledgling arcade company assembled a team of misfits to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that p...

Who directed Console Wars?

Console Wars was directed by Blake J. Harris.

How long is Console Wars?

Console Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Console Wars released?

Console Wars was released on September 23, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Console Wars?

The main cast of Console Wars includes Howard Phillips, Shinobu Toyoda, Paul Rioux, Tom Kalinske, Gail Tilden.