In the surprisingly cutthroat world of competitive classic arcade gaming, a mild-mannered family man, Eizaburo Matsumoto, dares to challenge the reigning champion, Fuminori ?hashi, for the coveted Donkey Kong world record. Directed by Seth Gordon, this hilarious and unexpectedly tense documentary-style comedy chronicles an epic battle where quarters and reputations are on the line. As Matsumoto meticulously practices, supported by a quirky ensemble including the steadfast Reizaburo Ichikawa and the skeptical Reiko Mishima, he must navigate a landscape of eccentric rivals and fiercely guarded traditions. The film masterfully builds a high-stakes atmosphere around a seemingly niche pursuit, transforming joystick jousting into a captivating tale of obsession, validation, and the quest to become a legend in a forgotten corner of pop culture.