Console Wars (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2020, Console Wars is a documentary film directed by Jonah Tulis, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1990, SEGA, a fledgling arcade company assembled a team of misfits to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pit brother against brother, kids against grownups, Sonic against Mario, and uniquely American capitalism against centuries-old Japanese tradition. For the first time ever, the men and women who fought on the front lines for Sega and Nintendo discuss this battle that defined a generation.
Who’s in it. Console Wars stars Howard Phillips as Self, Shinobu Toyoda as Self, Paul Rioux as Self and Tom Kalinske as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Console Wars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Console Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Console Wars 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 Console Wars (2020)?
- In US, Console Wars is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Console Wars worth watching?
- Console Wars holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Console Wars?
- Console Wars stars Howard Phillips, Shinobu Toyoda, Paul Rioux, Tom Kalinske and Gail Tilden.
- When was Console Wars released?
- Console Wars was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.