Man vs. Snake (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.6

Man vs. Snake poster

Released in 2015, Man vs. Snake is a documentary film directed by Andrew Seklir, running about 93 minutes. “The long and twisted tale of Nibbler” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 1984. One shiny quarter. 44.5 hours of continuous play. The race to be the first gamer in history to score one BILLION points. Until recently, Timothy McVey (not the terrorist) thought he had — for all these years — held the world record on Nibbler.

Who’s in it. Man vs. Snake stars Tim McVey as Himself, Dwayne Richard as Himself, Tom Asaki as Himself and Billy Mitchell as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man vs. Snake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man vs. Snake page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man vs. Snake 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 Man vs. Snake (2015)?
In US, Man vs. Snake is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Man vs. Snake worth watching?
Man vs. Snake holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Man vs. Snake?
Man vs. Snake stars Tim McVey, Dwayne Richard, Tom Asaki, Billy Mitchell and Walter Day.
When was Man vs. Snake released?
Man vs. Snake was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.