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Glitch: The Rise & Fall of HQ Trivia

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2023 · 88 min Documentary
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

This timely documentary chronicles the tech-fueled rise and Fyre-style fall of HQ Trivia, the revolutionary "game show on your phone" app that went viral, swept the nation, then crashed and burned. The global live-play game sensation drew millions of daily users to its frenetically fun trivia challenges and cash prizes, attracting celebrity fans including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, and Kelly Clarkson. But its success was undone by corporate clashes, cast changes, and a tragic death. Told through the eyes of former host Scott Rogowsky and other first-person players from inside and outside the company, the film documents the real-life comedy and tragedy that unfolded in front of and behind the cameras.

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Year 2023
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Salima Koroma
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (13 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative as a classic tale of hubris, relying on candid interviews with insiders to chart the app's trajectory. It explores the fragile nature of viral success in the attention economy, where hype can evaporate overnight.

What lingers after the credits is a sobering reflection on startup culture's human cost, beyond the headlines and cash prizes. The story serves as a cautionary footnote to the tech boom. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Salima Koroma

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Watch with friends who remember playing, or alone for a sobering tech-culture postmortem. Best on a larger screen.

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