Playing Columbine (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Playing Columbine is a documentary film directed by Danny Ledonne, running about 94 minutes. “A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chronicles the history of the game "Super Columbine Massacre RPG!." The film traces back the 16-bit role-playing game to its inception, through the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in which the game was singled out by the media as a "murder simulator" that "trained" the shooter, and finally the game's removal from the list of finalists at the Slamdance 2007 Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition - prompting half the entries and a sponsor to pull out of the festival in protest. Written by tolka
Who’s in it. Playing Columbine stars Peter Baxter as Himself, Ian Bogost as Himself - Game Designer / Professor, Jenova Chen as Himself - Game Designer and Stephen Colbert as Himself (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Playing Columbine 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 Playing Columbine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Columbine tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Columbine (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Columbine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing Columbine worth watching?
- Playing Columbine holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Columbine?
- Playing Columbine stars Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, Jenova Chen, Stephen Colbert and Brian Flemming.
- When was Playing Columbine released?
- Playing Columbine was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.