The Hobby (2024) - Inside the Crazy World of Card Collecting
What happens when a childhood pastime becomes a multi-billion dollar industry?
The Hobby (2024), directed by Morgan Jon Fox, is a character-driven, deep-dive documentary into the high-stakes, intense world of modern trading card collecting. Moving beyond simple nostalgia, this film uncovers how the hobby exploded during the pandemic—causing card grading services to shut down, Target parking lot standoffs, and cards selling for millions of dollars.
Following collectors, investors, online streamers, and card shop owners, the documentary explores the fine line between passion and obsession. From rare Pokémon to vintage sports cards, it’s a look into a world where collectibles are treated as legitimate, volatile investment portfolios.
