THEME EXPLORATION

video game competition

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017 · Jake Kasdan
Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph
2012 · Rich Moore
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Space Jam: A New Legacy
2021 · Malcolm D. Lee
Mystery Island: Winner Takes All
Mystery Island: Winner Takes All
2025 · Steven R. Monroe
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
2007 · Seth Gordon
Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation
2010 · Stewart Raffill
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
I'm Still Breathing
I'm Still Breathing
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Seth Gordon United States

Directed 'The King of Kong' (2007), a documentary that captures the intense competitive spirit and personal stakes of arcade gaming culture.

 Shawn Levy United States

Created 'Free Guy' (2021) and 'The Adam Project' (2022), which explore video game worlds and competition through action-adventure narratives.

 Chris Columbus United States

Directed 'Pixels' (2015), which centers on video game competition and nostalgic arcade gaming as a central plot device.