Movies inspired by games and gaming!
“For many gamers, it’s the story that ropes them in. Some gamers only play games for their story; they want an interactive narrative that they can be a part of and be whisked away by.” —THEGAMER.COM
Prepare to be whisked away to the worlds of games! Stories are the heart and soul of any good game, and the Level Up Film Series honors that tradition as seen in filmmaking. Inspired by our special exhibit Level Up: Writers & Gamers, these films celebrate the art of storytelling in games and illustrate the immersive nature of playing them.
What are your favorite films based on games and gaming? Let us know in the comments!
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people in this hilarious and action-packed adventure.
October 13, 2024
3:00 pm CT
Jumanji (1995)
Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game.
November 10, 2024
3:00 pm CT
Wreck-It Ralph
Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove that he can be a hero.
December 8, 2024
3:00 pm CT
The Last Starfighter
A video-game wiz is recruited by a fast-talking alien to battle an evil extraterrestrial.
January 12, 2025
3:00 pm CT
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
A video-game goddess battles villainous forces while racing to recover an ancient magical artifact that has the power to control time and space.
February 9, 2025
3:00 pm CT
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.
March 9, 2025
3:00 pm CT