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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

  • 20182018
  • 1515
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a sprawling fantasy novel into a video game and soon faces a mind-mangling challenge. Welcome back. A "Black Mirror" event.
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A young programmer starts to question reality when he adapts a mad writer's fantasy novel into a video game.A young programmer starts to question reality when he adapts a mad writer's fantasy novel into a video game.A young programmer starts to question reality when he adapts a mad writer's fantasy novel into a video game.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,219
161
  • Director
    • David Slade
  • Writer
    • Charlie Brooker
  • Stars
    • Fionn Whitehead
    • Craig Parkinson
    • Alice Lowe
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Slade
  • Writer
    • Charlie Brooker
  • Stars
    • Fionn Whitehead
    • Craig Parkinson
    • Alice Lowe
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:33
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    "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch" Breaks New Ground With Emmy Win
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    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Will Poulter and Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Will Poulter, Asim Chaudhry, and Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Will Poulter in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Alice Lowe and Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Will Poulter, Asim Chaudhry, and Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
    Fionn Whitehead in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)

    Top cast

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    Fionn Whitehead
    Fionn Whitehead
    • Stefan Butleras Stefan Butler
    Craig Parkinson
    Craig Parkinson
    • Peter Butleras Peter Butler
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Dr. Haynesas Dr. Haynes
    Asim Chaudhry
    Asim Chaudhry
    • Mohan Thakuras Mohan Thakur
    Will Poulter
    Will Poulter
    • Colin Ritmanas Colin Ritman
    Tallulah Haddon
    Tallulah Haddon
    • Kittyas Kitty
    Catriona Knox
    Catriona Knox
    • Leslieas Leslie
    Paul Michael Bradley
    • Robinas Robin
    • (as Paul Bradley)
    Jonathan Aris
    Jonathan Aris
    • Crispinas Crispin
    A.J. Houghton
    A.J. Houghton
    • Young Stefanas Young Stefan
    Fleur Keith
    Fleur Keith
    • Mumas Mum
    Laura Evelyn
    Laura Evelyn
    • Pearl Ritmanas Pearl Ritman
    Alan Asaad
    Alan Asaad
    • Satpalas Satpal
    Suzanne Burden
    • Judith Mulliganas Judith Mulligan
    Jeff Minter
    • Jerome F. Daviesas Jerome F. Davies
    Marie Hamm
    Marie Hamm
    • Girl on busas Girl on bus
    Henny Hardy
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Jon-Jo Inkpen
    • Paxas Pax
    • Director
      • David Slade
    • Writer
      • Charlie Brooker
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    Storyline

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    1984. Stefan is developing a computer game based on the book 'Bandersnatch', a novel where you get to make choices and this determines the story. He has an opportunity to take his game to Tuckersoft, a software company, and have them release it. However, the more he works on the game the more his life emulates the game, with choices being made that are out of his control. Stefan appears to be going insane —grantss
    interactive moviecomputergamebookinteractivemultiple endings64 more
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A Black Mirror (2011) interactive film, in which the viewer chooses the plot direction multiple times. Although the listed running time is 90 minutes, this is approximate depending how long the viewer decides to keep watching. The total amount of footage included to make all of the film's possible variations work is 5 hours 12 minutes 13 seconds, as revealed by the film's BBFC classification.
    • Goofs
      Both of the programmers are seen to be working exclusively in ZX BASIC. By 1984, very few established software houses used BASIC as a coding language - most worked in Z80 assembler. Colin Ritman's games in particular showed a fluidity and responsiveness that would be very hard to achieve without the use of assembly language.
    • Quotes

      Colin Ritman: There's messages in every game. Like Pac-Man. Do you know what "Pac" stands for? P-A-C: program and control. He's Program and Control Man. The whole thing's a metaphor. He thinks he's got free will, but really he's trapped in a maze, in a system. All he can do is consume, he's pursued by demons that are probably just in his own head and even if he does manage to escape by slipping out one side of the maze, what happens? He comes right back in the other side. People think it's a happy game. It's not a happy game, it's a fucking nightmare world and the worst thing is, it's real and we live in it. It's all code. If you listen closely, you can hear the numbers. There's a cosmic flowchart that dictates where you can and where you can't go. I've given you the knowledge. I've set you free. Do you understand?

    • Crazy credits
      In a few endings, once you finish the credits, a post-credits scene will play. Stefan would be seen on the same bus from the beginning, and plays a cassette called "BANDERSNATCH DEMO". The audio would just be some beeps and bleeps, but when translated using a ZX Spectrum Emulator, it gives you a QR code leading to the Tuckersoft website, found here: https://www.tuckersoft.net/ealing20541/
    • Alternate versions
      There is no single narrative or version. There are five different endings, each with multiple pathways to them.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.9 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Relax
      Written by Peter Gill, Holly Johnson, Brian Nash and Mark O'Toole

      Performed by Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Great idea but... Meh
    The overall idea behind an interactive film is great and it was a good attempt. However, the film kept taking you back to the same options over and over again until you chose the one you hadn't seen yet. So, for me it was dessesperating and I felt like it didn't actually give me much of a choice, if I dint chose what I was "supposed" to, then the film would keep looping. Maybe that's the point but I'm just not a fan, I had bigger hopes for an interactive film.
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    • anama98
    • Dec 28, 2018

    FAQ3

    • If the interactive feature is not available, does one get a different version every viewing or only a single version?
    • Do I have to watch Black Mirror series first to understand Bandersnatch? And will I spoil the Black Mirror series if I watch Bandersnatch first?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 28, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official page on Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gương Đen: Bandersnatch
    • Filming locations
      • St. George's Walk, Croydon, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • House Of Tomorrow
      • Netflix
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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