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What if The Social Network met middle school and nobody got sued?

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Overview

A teenage coding genius has just 30 days to create the world's greatest video game or his family loses everything. No pressure.

Content warning

family pressureimposter syndromecreative integrity vs profitfound community

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sean Astin playing earnest dad energy again.

Practical Effects

Charming lo-fi video game visuals that feel authentic.

Writing

Actually gets how teenage coders actually talk.

Best for:Family·Solo·Background

Director

A.J. Tesler

ReleasedJun 4, 2021

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feelmedium

Real by Fake

Top Cast

Chris Carpenter

Troy Mayfield

Indiana Massara

Paige

Mira Sorvino

Kate Mayfield

Sean Astin

Jimmy Tisdale

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Laura

Erik Griffin

Mr. Diehl

Creed Bratton

James Tisdale

Nelson Franklin

Rick

Philip Solomon

Nick

Kimia Behpoornia

Marie

Monte Markham

Lyndon

Jim O'Heir

James

Al Madrigal

Larry

Bobby Lee

VP Goodson

Bret Harrison

George

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