It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.

It’s in the Game: Madden NFL (2024)

Football was never the same.

★ 8/10 November 26, 2024 1 season

Documentary

Creator: Nathan S. Caswell

It's one of the biggest video games of all time, a groundbreaking brand that became a worldwide phenomenon, spanning generations—but it almost never happened… Now, 36 years after the first game's release, EA SPORTS gives viewers unprecedented access to the makers of game that changed the game, and our culture too.

Where to watch

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Creators

Nathan S. Caswell

Cast

Jeff Gerstmann Self Gordon Bellamy Self John Madden Self (archive footage) Trip Hawkins Self Richard Hilleman Self Emmitt Smith Self Terrell Owens Self Michael Strahan Self Eddie George Self Michael Vick Self Ray Lewis Self Marshawn Lynch Self