Arcade (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1993, Arcade is a thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Albert Pyun, running about 85 minutes. “The Game Wants to Play With You.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Manning and her friends decide to visit the local video arcade known as "Dante's Inferno" where a new virtual reality arcade game called "Arcade" is being test marketed by a computer company CEO. However, it soon becomes clear that the teenagers who lose are being imprisoned inside the virtual reality world by the central villain "Arcade" and takes over their minds.
Who’s in it. Arcade stars Megan Ward as Alex Manning, Peter Billingsley as Nick, John de Lancie as Difford and Seth Green as Stilts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Arcade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arcade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arcade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arcade (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arcade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arcade worth watching?
- Arcade holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arcade?
- Arcade stars Megan Ward, Peter Billingsley, John de Lancie, Seth Green and Sharon Farrell.
- When was Arcade released?
- Arcade was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.