Waiting

Insert Coin

20201h 43mJoshua Tsui
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 57

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"Conquering the world, one quarter at a time"

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.

Documentary
Video GameBased On True StoryArcade GameVideo Game Development

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Insert Coin (2020) 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…

Who stars in Insert Coin?

Insert Coin stars Eugene Jarvis (Self), George Petro (Self), Jack Haeger (Self), Mark Turmell (Self), John Tobias (Self). The film was directed by Joshua Tsui.

How long is Insert Coin?

Insert Coin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020.

Is Insert Coin worth watching?

Insert Coin holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Insert Coin?

Streaming availability for Insert Coin changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.