Where to watch The Name of the Game (2018) in the UK
The Name of the Game (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 26 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Short on coins. Full of ammo.
The Name of the Game is a feature-length documentary about the team up between the legendary arcade game designer, Eugene Jarvis, and the Finnish game developer, Housemarque. The end result of the collaboration was the critically acclaimed PS4/PC title Nex Machina. The film gives the audience an unprecedented access to the unpredictable and plain crazy world of making a video game – uncensored.
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The Name of the Game - Documentary | Official 2018 Trailer [HD] | #notg
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Name of the Game on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
Yes — The Name of the Game (2018) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Name of the Game (2018) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.
Disney+
No — The Name of the Game (2018) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Name of the Game.
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Eugene JarvisHimself -
Mikael HaveriHimself
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Tommaso De BenettiHimself
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Ilari KuittinenHimself
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Harri TikkanenHimself
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Ari PulkkinenHimself
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Rudolf WesterholmHimself
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Anu TukevaHerself
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The Name of the Game — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Name of the Game in the UK?
The Name of the Game (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Name of the Game?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Name of the Game?
Yes. The Name of the Game can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Name of the Game on Netflix in the UK?
Yes — The Name of the Game (2018) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Is The Name of the Game on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Name of the Game (2018) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.
Is The Name of the Game on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Name of the Game (2018) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads instead.
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