Ready Player One (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Ready Player One is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 140 minutes. “A better reality awaits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
Who’s in it. Ready Player One stars Tye Sheridan as Wade Watts / Parzival, Olivia Cooke as Samantha Cook / Artemis, Ben Mendelsohn as Nolan Sorrento and Lena Waithe as Helen Harris / Aech, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Ready Player One has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $607.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ready Player One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ready Player One tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ready Player One (2018)?
- In US, Ready Player One is available to stream on YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ready Player One worth watching?
- Ready Player One holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ready Player One?
- Ready Player One stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe and T.J. Miller.
- When was Ready Player One released?
- Ready Player One was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.