Billy Mitchell,
Doris Self,
Steve Wiebe,
Nicole Wiebe,
Steve Sanders (IX)
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Seth Gordon's documentary The King of Kong follows the exploits of the two best Donkey Kong players in America. Billy Mitchell has held the world record for the popular video game for over 20 years. T... read more
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Release Date: August 17, 2007
DVD Release Date: January 29, 2008
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September 7, 2011"Don't get chumpatized"
Diehard video game fans compete to break World Records on classic arcade games.REVIEW
The King Of Kong is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. I might be a bit... read more -
April 28, 2011Rivalry, pride, and status in the modern battlefield of circuitry and joysticks; 'The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters' is both a nostalgic look at the grounding of a modern entertainment revolution and a classic portrayal of the humbled hero against the empirical antagoniser.... read more
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March 1, 2011This is an incredible documentary about two of the most obsessive and unforgettable characters I've seen in ANY FILM! Entertaining, unforgettable and pretty remarkable.
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January 25, 2011Okay, I'm going to be "that guy". I didn't think it was that funny. Sure, funny in moments, and I like the idea that it exists, but mainly I just wanted to punch Mitchell in the face.
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January 22, 2011The best documentaries, I've found, are the ones whose focus is microscopic--the ones try to tell the story of just a few people. This is such a film. It tells the story of one man's journey to break the Donkey Kong arcade game world record. In the process it exposes the double s... read more
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May 1, 2010It will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Also, fuck Billy Mitchell.
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October 1, 2009This is a great documentary! It?s got drama, comedy, corruption! It?s a classic tale of good vs. evil. It?s like starwars but with geeks and nerds. Steve Wiebe is great hero character but Billy Mitchell has to be one of the greatest villains in cinematic history! He's like the wi... read more
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July 18, 2009Loved this so much. I really like how it follows a natural narrative and that these are real people being themselves. It's very funny and even though I'm not a gamer myself it was very entertaining. The facial expressions are priceless! Boo Billy Mitchell!
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April 14, 2009Sometimes truth is far more entertaining than fiction could ever be. When a film like King of Kong comes along, you ask "Is this really a documentary?" It's more This is Spinal Tap than Capturing the Friedmans. The amazing thing is just how much conventional narrative is employed... read more
Critic Reviews
December 7, 2007
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
December 7, 2007
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
A terrifically entertaining documentary about an unlikely subject. Full Review
September 14, 2007
Adam Graham, Detroit News
Directed by Seth Gordon, the film illuminates and draws you into a subculture you never knew existed and makes you genuinely care about its characters. Full Review
September 14, 2007
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
The big laughs here come from the subjects' self-absorption. Full Review
September 14, 2007
Denver Post
With the results up in the air until the very end of the film, you will care who wins the goofy contest. Full Review
September 14, 2007
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
A classic video-arcade game becomes the means of an epic struggle in this funny, surprisingly poignant video documentary. Full Review
September 13, 2007
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
A gripping yarn, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, as well as a mocking insider's view and a genuine giggle. Full Review
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