Movies Like Minecraft: The Story of Mojang (2012)

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang is a 2012 documentary film from Paul Owens with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters and Grounded: Making The Last of Us.

Documentary

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

2007

In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.

7.7

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Grounded: Making The Last of Us

2013

A feature-length exploration of the game's creation, and a love letter to the trials of exploring new territory. There are no road maps or guide books for creating a new world. The only way through is to fail—over and over again. This is the story of how a team of artists, musicians, programmers, writers, actors, filmmakers, playtesters, and a lonely UI designer—came together and pushed each other to build something larger than themselves.

7.6

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From Bedrooms to Billions: The Amiga Years

2016

A feature documentary that explores the influence of the Commodore Amiga and how it took video game development, music and publishing to a whole new level and changed the video games industry forever.

7.3

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Console Wars

2020

In 1990, SEGA, a fledgling arcade company assembled a team of misfits to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pit brother against brother, kids against grownups, Sonic against Mario, and uniquely American capitalism against centuries-old Japanese tradition. For the first time ever, the men and women who fought on the front lines for Sega and Nintendo discuss this battle that defined a generation.

7.1

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League of Legends: Origins

2019

Fans, experts and creators of “League of Legends” detail the game’s rise from free demo to global esports titan.

7.1

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Free to Play

2014

Follow three professional video game players as they overcome personal adversity, family pressures, and the realities of life to compete in a $1,000,000 tournament that could change their lives forever.

6.9

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Insert Coin

2020

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.

6.9

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Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters

2012

A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, right up to the present and Harry Hong's perfect "Max-Out" score, this documentary expertly chronicles over two decades of Tetris Mastery.

6.9

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How Videogames Changed the World

2013

From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

6.8

MagicScore

#10

Atari: Game Over

2014

The Xbox Originals documentary that chronicles the fall of the Atari Corporation through the lens of one of the biggest mysteries of all time, dubbed “The Great Video Game Burial of 1983.” Rumor claims that millions of returned and unsold E.T. cartridges were buried in the desert, but what really happened there?

6.6

MagicScore

#11

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

#12

Life 2.0

2010

This feature-length documentary follows a group of people whose lives are dramatically transformed by a virtual world -- reshaping relationships, identities, and ultimately the very notion of reality.

6.2

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#13

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

#14

Level Five

1997

Laura, a French programmer, inherits the task of creating a game about the World War II Battle of Okinawa. Her research and interviews with Japanese experts and witnesses prompt her to reflect on life, humanity, and the lasting influence of history and memories.

6.0

MagicScore

#15

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

#16

OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom

2024

After twelve years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans. Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring territory of the Slane Theocracy is forced to beg their enemies at the Sorcerer Kingdom for help. Heeding the call, Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor.

7.9

MagicScore

#17

Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night

2021

One month after Kayaba Akihiko's game of death began, the death toll continues to rise, two thousand players having already lost their lives to the ultra-difficult VRMMO world of Sword Art Online. On the day of the strategy meeting to plan out the first-floor boss battle, Kirito, a solo player who vows to fight alone to get stronger, runs into a rare, high-level female player. She gracefully dispatches powerful monsters with a single rapier that flashes like a shooting star in the night...

7.8

MagicScore

#18

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

#19

Tetris

2023

In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

Ready Player One

2018

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

7.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Minecraft: The Story of Mojang?

The top films similar to Minecraft: The Story of Mojang by MovieMagicScore are The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (7.7), Grounded: Making The Last of Us (7.6), From Bedrooms to Billions: The Amiga Years (7.3). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Minecraft: The Story of Mojang worth watching?

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 48 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Minecraft: The Story of Mojang?

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang (2012) is a documentary film directed by Paul Owens, starring Markus Persson, Jens Bergensten, Jakob Porser.

Where can I find more recommendations like Minecraft: The Story of Mojang?

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This ranked list pairs Minecraft: The Story of Mojang (2012), a documentary film from Paul Owens, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Markus Persson 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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