Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 2.5

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Released in 2017, Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal is a documentary film directed by Billy Simpson, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal takes you on a journey through the ever-evolving, epic game of Minecraft. Its popularity is opening up a whole new world for this generation, with millions of new players signing up each week. With exclusive interviews from industry experts and Minecraft’s biggest YouTube players, Dan TDM and Ali-A, we look at how the game is now being used as a tool for education and teaching while digging deeper into the creativity behind the game.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal 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 Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal (2017)?
In US, Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal worth watching?
Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal released?
Minecraft: Through the Nether Portal was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.