Movies Like The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a 2007 documentary film from Seth Gordon with a MovieMagicScore of 7.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Pixels and Video Games: The Movie.

Documentary

Pixels

2015

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

5.8

MagicScore

Video Games: The Movie

2014

From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, "Video Games: The Movie" is a celebration of gaming from Atari to Xbox and an eye-opening look at what lies ahead.

6.1

MagicScore

Baby Invasion

2024

In a first person shooter game leaked to the dark web, a group of mercenaries disguised with baby faces invade mansions of the wealthy and powerful with murderous intent. However, as gamers livestream the game, the protagonists’ gang of horrific murders may or may not be happening in real life.

5.5

MagicScore

Man vs. Snake

2015

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.

6.5

MagicScore

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

2024

The secret life of a young World of Warcraft gamer is vividly reimagined when his online friends contact his family after his death.

8.1

MagicScore

Buddy Games

2019

After six lifelong friends have a five-year falling out, “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes' fight, claw, and party for the big bucks.

5.3

MagicScore

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

6.8

MagicScore

The Opposite Sex

2015

The story of Vince, New England's most successful divorce attorney. To Vince, life is one big competition, and losing is unacceptable. This also applies in his dating life with his love 'em and leave 'em approach. Then Vince meets Jane, who is beautiful, successful and also extremely driven. Together they enter into a series of entertaining wagers with each other where the winner gets to decide the fate of the loser.

4.5

MagicScore

Eat the Night

2024

Young drug dealer Pablo and his sister Appoline bond over an online game called Darknoon. Pablo falls for Night, neglecting his sister. While Appoline finishes the game, Pablo and Night become embroiled in a dangerous gang conflict.

6.5

MagicScore

#10

Fabricated City

2017

In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-Wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.

7.7

MagicScore

#11

Free Guy

2021

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

7.5

MagicScore

#12

Kung Fury

2015

During an unfortunate series of events, a friend of Kung Fury is assassinated by the most dangerous kung fu master criminal of all time, Adolf Hitler, a.k.a Kung Führer. Kung Fury decides to travel back in time to Nazi Germany in order to kill Hitler and end the Nazi empire once and for all.

7.5

MagicScore

#13

Wreck-It Ralph

2012

Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.

7.4

MagicScore

#14

Noobz

2013

Four friends hit the road to LA to compete in the Cyberbowl Video Game Championship, but will they be able to compete with the worst hangovers of their lives?

5.9

MagicScore

#15

Beta Test

2016

While testing the latest first person shooter from global game developer, Sentinel, video game champion Max Troy discovers the events happening within the game are being reflected in the real world. He soon determines that the game's protagonist is real-life Orson Creed, an ex-Sentinel employee who is being remotely controlled by the corporation for reasons unknown. As virtual and real worlds collide, Max and Creed must join forces to unravel the conspiracy before the game's sinister events escalate and overwhelm the city.

5.2

MagicScore

#16

Max Cloud

2020

A space cruiser crashes on a planet that is home to an intergalactic prison.

5.0

MagicScore

#17

1UP

2022

After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals.

4.6

MagicScore

#18

Joysticks

1983

A successful businessman attempts to shut down a video arcade he believes is harmful to the mental health of children.

4.6

MagicScore

#19

Nintendo Quest

2015

Homer's Odyssey meets King of Kong as two über geeks try to collect all 678 officially licensed Nintendo Entertainment System game cartridges in 30 days, WITHOUT the aid of online purchasing.

5.8

MagicScore

#20

Ben X

2007

Harassed by bullies because of his mild autism, teen Ben finds refuge in an online computer game, which leads him to his virtual dream girl, Scarlite. Together, the odd couple seeks revenge against Ben's tormentors.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

The top films similar to The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters by MovieMagicScore are Pixels (5.8), Video Games: The Movie (6.1), Baby Invasion (5.5). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters worth watching?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.7/10 from 466 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) is a documentary film directed by Seth Gordon, starring Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day.

Where can I find more recommendations like The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more documentary recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

This ranked list pairs The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007), a documentary film from Seth Gordon, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Steve Wiebe take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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