Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
2010 • 88 min • Documentary · History
Synopsis
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 68%
- 62 Audience · 25 · 32%
This documentary explores the global phenomenon of the classic board game Monopoly, delving into its history and cultural impact. It also follows passionate players competing for the World Champion title, showcasing their strategies and rivalries. It's a fun look at how a simple game unites people worldwide.
- Violence & peril
- 0/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some competitive tension among players
What it models well
- Strategy and critical thinking
- Good sportsmanship
- The joy of competition
- Global connections
Talk about it after
- The history of Monopoly and board games
- How rules can create challenges and fun
- Dealing with winning and losing gracefully
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Kevin Tostado • Crew: Craig Bentley, Kevin Tostado
Trailers & clips
Under the Boardwalk: The MONOPOLY Story - Trailer 1
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThis film should appeal to everyone. For history buffs, the largely unknown but amazing early history of Monopoly is uncovered. For gamer types, the latest round of national championships around the world and the World Championship in Las Vegas add the right amount of suspense. For pop culturists, the game's many icons and famous sayings are surveyed through great movie and tv show clips.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (25)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $11,536
- IMDb
- tt1250861
- Official site
- www.monopolydocumentary.com
