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1UP

1UP

20224.61h 40m

Overview

After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals.

Directed by Kyle Newman
Written by Julia Yorks
Produced by Jason Moring, Michael Philip, Richard Alan Reid
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Top Cast

Paris Berelc

Paris Berelc

Vivian (V)

Ruby Rose

Ruby Rose

Parker

Hari Nef

Hari Nef

Sloane

D.J. Mausner

D.J. Mausner

Diane

Lolita Milena

Lolita Milena

Jenna

Madison Baines

Madison Baines

Lilly

Nicholas Coombe

Nicholas Coombe

Owen

Taylor Zakhar Perez

Taylor Zakhar Perez

Dustin

Kevin Farley

Kevin Farley

Dean Davis

Robert Levey II

Robert Levey II

Ace

Themes & Keywords

video gamegameresports

About 1UP

1UP is a comedy film released in 2022 exploring themes of video game, gamer, esports. Directed by Kyle Newman, it stars Paris Berelc, Ruby Rose, Hari Nef. After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals.

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