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title: "The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hobby-tales-from-the-tabletop-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1242394
imdb_id: "tt31189867"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hobby-tales-from-the-tabletop-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop.
Year: 2024.
Release Date (US): 03/08/2024.
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Synopsis: Funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive subculture of modern board games. Features a fascinating and diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in "meaningless" pursuits. Asks if games are the meaning of life.
Cast: Daryl Andrews, Dan Corbett, Elizabeth Hargrave.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop is a 2024 documentary film. Released in the US on March 8, 2024, it has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. The film is described as a funny, affectionate, and character-driven portrait of the massive subculture of modern board games. It explores whether games are the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon Ennis
- **Networks / Studios**: Sepia Films, Musterios Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daryl Andrews** as *Self*
- **Dan Corbett** as *Self*
- **Elizabeth Hargrave** as *Self*
- **Irving Finkel** as *Self*
- **Chris George** as *Self*
- **John Hague** as *Self*
- **Candice Harris** as *Self*
- **Eric M. Lang** as *Self*
- **C. Thi Nguyen** as *Self*
- **Tom Vasel** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop online?
The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop worth watching?
The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop and when was it released?
The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop?
The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop was directed by Simon Ennis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1242394)
- [The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop (2024) — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1242394-the-hobby-tales-from-the-tabletop)
- [The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-hobby/5fKUXKpw9iLhA8dqctRDR4/credits/)

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