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Ready Player One
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ready Player One.
MoviHero lists March 28, 2018 as the release date for Ready Player One. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tye Sheridan as Parzival / Wade, Olivia Cooke as Art3mis / Samantha, Ben Mendelsohn as Sorrento, Lena Waithe as Aech / Helen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 28, 2018
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastTye Sheridan as Parzival / Wade, Olivia Cooke as Art3mis / Samantha, Ben Mendelsohn as Sorrento, Lena Waithe as Aech / Helen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Ready Player One right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Ready Player One runs 2h 20m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 17,567 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Wait, I didn't review this yet? How did I forget? What we have here is honest Nostalgia Candy, not the forced rebranding rebooting and reimaging…”
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“There's a moment in this movie when the central character says "I love her".”
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“I watched this movie because I was once working in the VR industry and really curious what it could tell us (even though I am…”
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“Obviously everything from the book cannot go into the movie, however a lot of what got into the movie was not from the book.”
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“"Wild trip down memory lane... in a DeLorean" In 2045 people escape their harsh reality by going to a virtual world called the OASIS. After…”
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“I zeroed out 'cause of your broke-ass gloves!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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