Atari: Game Over
“Truth is stranger than legend...”
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?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zak Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Zak Penn
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Atari: Game Over
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Xbox Entertainment Studios, Lightbox Entertainment, Fuel Entertainment USA, GRAiNEY Pictures, Red Box Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zak Penn
Zak Penn
Stephen Endelman
Andrew Seklir
Simon Chinn, Jada Miranda, Megan Raney Aarons, Ari Mark, Francis Gasparini
Department Leadership Roster
Zak Penn
Director
Zak Penn
Writer
Andrew Seklir
Editor
Megan Raney Aarons
Producer
Francis Gasparini
Producer
Daniel Schechter
Producer
Colin K. Gray
Producer
Mike A. Burns
Producer
Gerhard Runken
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atari: Game Over
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Atari: Game Over 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 directed Atari: Game Over?
Atari: Game Over was directed by Zak Penn.
Who stars in Atari: Game Over?
The principal cast of Atari: Game Over includes Zak Penn, Nolan Bushnell, Howard Scott Warshaw, Manny Gerard, Joe Lewandowski.
When was Atari: Game Over released and how long is it?
Atari: Game Over was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Atari: Game Over?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atari: Game Over was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atari: Game Over?
Atari: Game Over holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).