How Videogames Changed the World (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, How Videogames Changed the World is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Al Campbell, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

Who’s in it. How Videogames Changed the World stars Charlie Brooker as Presenter, Jonathan Ross as Himself, Keith Stuart Thayer as Himself and Jeff Minter as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, How Videogames Changed the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How Videogames Changed the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of How Videogames Changed the World tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.