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I Built RetroRig Because My Retro Gaming Setup Outgrew My Memory
At some point, a retro gaming collection stops being a row of consoles and starts becoming infrastructure.You have a system on one shelf, its power supply in a drawer, a controller that may or may no…
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Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! Was Absolutely Mental... And I Loved It
There are some shows where you only need to see one image and suddenly you're back there.Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! does that to me.Even the name is ridiculous. Try saying the full thing…
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The Invisible Kid Was Exactly the Kind of 80s Film We Don't Get Anymore
Some films are brilliant because they're genuinely great. Others are brilliant because you first saw them when you were about twelve, and your brain decided that was enough evidence. For me, The Invi…
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Where to watch: Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
The Walking Dead (2010)
Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Sky Go, Sky Store
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The BEST 2000s Cartoons (00 - 09)
Discover the best cartoons released between 2000 and 2009, from timeless classics to forgotten gems that deserve another watch.
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The Nintendo 64 Classics That Changed Console Gaming
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Common questions
What is The Retro Database?
TRDB is a reference archive for retro entertainment. We catalogue movies, TV shows and video games released in 2015 and earlier, with cast and crew, release details, ratings, trivia, quotes and cheats on every page.
Is TRDB a streaming service?
No. We do not host any video or game files. We tell you where a title is available to stream, rent or buy, and where embedding is permitted we surface official, licensed or public-domain sources such as official YouTube channels and Archive.org.
Does it cost anything to use?
No. Browsing the archive is free and does not require an account. A free account adds collection lists, trivia submissions, friends and the activity feed. Premium is an optional paid upgrade that removes advertising.
How do I find out where to watch something?
Search for the title, or browse by genre, platform or decade. Each movie and TV page lists the UK streaming, rental and purchase services carrying it, alongside the cast, ratings and related titles.
Can I contribute to the archive?
Yes. Signed-in members can submit trivia, game cheats and blog posts, and build public lists of what they own and want. Every submission is reviewed by a moderator before it is published, and contributions are credited on your profile.
I own the rights to something listed here. How do I get it removed?
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