Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2016, Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation is a documentary film directed by Jane Manning, running about 52 minutes. “They're rigged, they're addictive, they're everywhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this ground-breaking expose, industry insiders go on the record to explain how carefully Pokies are programmed for addiction. They’re joined by world-leading neuroscientists, taking you into the lab to reveal how these machines work on the deepest levels of our brains, leading some researchers to call them “electronic morphine”. And, we reveal how successive Australian governments have become the biggest addicts of all. This documentary puts the pokie machine on trial.
Who’s in it. Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation stars David Wenham as Self (Narrator).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation 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 Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation (2016)?
- In AU, Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation is available to stream on DocPlay. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation worth watching?
- Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
- Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation stars David Wenham.
- When was Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation released?
- Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.