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Indie Game: The Movie is a 2012 documentary directed by James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metascore
73
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Indie Game: The Movie (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Indie Game: The Movie About?

The premise of Indie Game: The Movie without spoilers.

This documentary offers a revealing look at the intense world of independent game development. It follows three talented designers—Edmund McMillen of Super Meat Boy, Phil Fish of FEZ, and Jonathan Blow—as they navigate the challenges of creating ambitious and innovative games. Viewers witness the emotional rollercoaster of their creative processes, from the initial spark of an idea to the pressure of a major gaming expo and the struggle to realize their artistic visions. The film explores the dedication and perseverance required to bring interactive art to life.

Indie Game: The Movie Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • video game industry
  • behind the scenes
  • game development
  • entertainment documentary
  • title directed by female
  • movie in title
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The Director of Indie Game: The Movie

Directed by James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot.

From the directors

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Ratings

Indie Game: The Movie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Indie Game: The Movie 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

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Indie Game: The Movie Trailers & Videos

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Indie Game: The Movie Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Indie Game - The Movie” and “Indie Game: Der Film”.

Also known as
  • Indie Game - The Movie
  • Indie Game: Der Film
  • 独立游戏大电影
  • Indie Game : The Movie
  • Независимая игра: Кино
  • משחק אינדי: הסרט
  • Indie Game: O Filme
  • 인디 게임
  • Indie Game: La Película
  • 獨立遊戲時代
  • Інді Гра: Кіно

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Indie Game: The Movie FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Indie Game: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Indie Game: The Movie?

Indie Game: The Movie runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Indie Game: The Movie released?

Indie Game: The Movie was released on May 18, 2012.

Who directed Indie Game: The Movie?

Indie Game: The Movie was directed by James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot.

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How is Indie Game: The Movie rated?

Indie Game: The Movie has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Does Indie Game: The Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. Indie Game: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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