# Ready Player One (2018)

> In a harsh 2045, a young gamer and his allies race through a reality-bending virtual contest before a ruthless corporation can own the world where humanity escapes.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/212129

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance, Philip Zhao
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, playful, nostalgic, blockbuster night, video game movie marathon

## Synopsis

In a world where reality is bleak, escape into a vibrant digital universe awaits.

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