Due to the weather forecast, the film will be screened in the NEMO Auditorium. Discover the true story behind the pinball machine and the unlikely hero who changed its fate. In Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, one man defies the odds to turn pinball from a banned gambling game into a beloved pastime.
Film: Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2022)
NEMO opens: 19:30
Film starts: 21:00
Running time: 95 minutes
Language: English with Dutch subtitles
Age rating: 9+
Drinks are available from Museumcafé. Popcorn is included with your ticket.
Bad weather
Due to the forecast of rain and thunderstorms, the film will be screened in NEMO’s Auditorium. Visitors who have already purchased a ticket will be notified.
As the film has moved indoors, you can visit Game On before the screening. Explore this temporary exhibition and discover how games are changing the way we play, connect with others and express ourselves. And of course, you can play games yourself too!
New York, 1970s. For decades, pinball machines have been banned because they're considered a form of gambling. Journalist and passionate pinball player Roger Sharpe gets the chance to change public opinion. During a decisive hearing, he sets out to prove that pinball is a game of skill, not luck.
Behind every pinball machine lies a remarkable story of technology, play and innovation. Based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, the film celebrates the man who brought pinball back to life. A charming comedy with a colourful 1970s aesthetic and a love of arcade culture.
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