A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.
Production
Glorious 80s arcade aesthetic, every frame a time capsule.
Practical Effects
Real tournament setup with actual Nintendo World Championship.
Director
Todd Holland
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a stealth vehicle to promote Super Mario Bros. 3 months before its US release. The 'NEW GAME' reveal was literally the first time American audiences saw it.
The Power Glove scene—'it's so bad'—became ironic internet canon decades before anyone called things 'camp.'
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