Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 is a documentary film directed by Hidekuni Shida, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. Metal Gear Saga Vol. 1 features an in-depth documentary-style video feature that details the Metal Gear series' epic narrative, from beginning to end. Spanning five games and just as many decades of fictional history, Metal Gear Saga ties together the game's complex narrative in chronological order, from the 1960's-with the heroic origins of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater-to the cliffhanger conclusion of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, set in the early 21st century. Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima also appears in a series of candid interviews, recounting the origins of the series and sharing its secrets, such as the original setting of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, his thoughts on the infamous NES game Snake's Revenge, and what gamers can look forward to in the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 4.

Who’s in it. Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 stars Hideo Kojima as Himself, David Hayter as Solid Snake, Christopher Randolph as Hal "Otacon" Emmerich and Paul Eiding as Col. Roy Campbell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1 page.

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