TMDB20161h 28mThriller / Action / Science Fiction

Beta Test

Name: Beta Test
Genre: Thriller, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2016-07-22
Duration: 88 min

The Game is Real

While testing the latest first person shooter from global game developer, Sentinel, video game champion Max Troy discovers the events happening within the game are being reflected in the real world. He soon determines that the game's protagonist is real-life Orson Creed, an ex-Sentinel employee who is being remotely controlled by the corporation for reasons unknown. As virtual and real worlds collide, Max and Creed must join forces to unravel the conspiracy before the game's sinister events escalate and overwhelm the city.

TMDB audience score

Based on 209 votes

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Availability in the UK

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Beta Test at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Action · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and science fiction.

UK availability

2 subscriptions · 2 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV and Plex. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 209 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Beta Test tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the UK, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.