A teenage coding genius has just 30 days to create the world's greatest video game or his family loses everything. No pressure.
Acting
Sean Astin playing earnest dad energy again.
Practical Effects
Charming lo-fi video game visuals that feel authentic.
Writing
Actually gets how teenage coders actually talk.
Director
A.J. Tesler
Chris Carpenter
Troy Mayfield
Indiana Massara
Paige
Mira Sorvino
Kate Mayfield
Sean Astin
Jimmy Tisdale
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Laura
Erik Griffin
Mr. Diehl
Creed Bratton
James Tisdale
Nelson Franklin
Rick
Philip Solomon
Nick
Kimia Behpoornia
Marie
Monte Markham
Lyndon
Jim O'Heir
James
Al Madrigal
Larry
Bobby Lee
VP Goodson
Bret Harrison
George
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director A.J. Tesler is a former video game producer, which explains why the coding details don't make programmers want to scream.
The fictional game 'Hero Mode' was actually built as a playable demo during production—cast members reportedly got weirdly competitive with high scores.
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