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Pixels

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
143K
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POPULARITY
1,458
27
Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)
When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
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  • Comedy
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When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
143K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,458
27
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Tim Herlihy(screenplay)
    • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
    • Patrick Jean(short film)
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Kevin James
    • Michelle Monaghan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Tim Herlihy(screenplay)
    • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
    • Patrick Jean(short film)
  • Stars
    • Adam Sandler
    • Kevin James
    • Michelle Monaghan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 533User reviews
    • 288Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos18

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #2
    Exclusive Trailer
    Trailer 2:30
    Exclusive Trailer
    Lady Lisa Fight
    Clip 0:37
    Lady Lisa Fight
    Power Pill
    Clip 0:50
    Power Pill
    Mighty Hammer
    Clip 0:35
    Mighty Hammer
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 1:04
    Exclusive Clip
    Ill Stay With Big Yellow
    Clip 0:58
    Ill Stay With Big Yellow
    Exclusive Featurette  - "Eddie Plant"
    Featurette 1:44
    Exclusive Featurette - "Eddie Plant"
    Exclusive Featurette: "Chris Columbus"
    Featurette 1:50
    Exclusive Featurette: "Chris Columbus"
    Josh Gad vs. Centipede
    Featurette 1:32
    Josh Gad vs. Centipede
    Peter Dinklage Battles Pac-Man
    Featurette 1:34
    Peter Dinklage Battles Pac-Man
    "Lady Lisa" Exclusive Featurette
    Featurette 1:09
    "Lady Lisa" Exclusive Featurette

    Photos132

    Chris Columbus in Pixels (2015)
    Peter Dinklage and Serena Williams in Pixels (2015)
    Pixels (2015)
    Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)
    Adam Sandler and Matt Lintz in Pixels (2015)
    Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, and Ashley Benson in Pixels (2015)
    Pixels (2015)
    Denis Akiyama in Pixels (2015)
    Peter Dinklage in Pixels (2015)
    Peter Dinklage in Pixels (2015)
    Ashley Benson in Pixels (2015)
    Adam Sandler and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)

    Top cast

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    Adam Sandler
    Adam Sandler
    • Brenneras Brenner
    Kevin James
    Kevin James
    • President Will Cooperas President Will Cooper
    Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan
    • Violetas Violet
    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Ludlow Lamonsoffas Ludlow Lamonsoff
    Matt Lintz
    Matt Lintz
    • Matty Van Pattenas Matty Van Patten
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Admiral Porteras Admiral Porter
    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Corporal Hill (SAS Officer)as Corporal Hill (SAS Officer)
    Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski
    • First Lady Jane Cooperas First Lady Jane Cooper
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • 1982 Championship MCas 1982 Championship MC
    Affion Crockett
    Affion Crockett
    • Sergeant Dylan Cohanas Sergeant Dylan Cohan
    Lainie Kazan
    Lainie Kazan
    • Mickey Lamonsoffas Mickey Lamonsoff
    Ashley Benson
    Ashley Benson
    • Lady Lisaas Lady Lisa
    Denis Akiyama
    Denis Akiyama
    • Professor Iwatanias Professor Iwatani
    Tom McCarthy
    Tom McCarthy
    • Michael the Robotas Michael the Robot
    Tim Herlihy
    Tim Herlihy
    • Defense Secretaryas Defense Secretary
    Jackie Sandler
    Jackie Sandler
    • President's Assistant Jenniferas President's Assistant Jennifer
    • (as Jacqueline Sandler)
    Jared Sandler
    Jared Sandler
    • White House Junior Aide Jaredas White House Junior Aide Jared
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writers
      • Tim Herlihy(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Timothy Dowling(screenplay)
      • Patrick Jean(short film)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Toru Iwatani: An arcade repairman. The Pac-Man Creator did not play himself because he doesn't speak English.
    • Goofs
      Several of the game figures that the aliens use for their patterns are from games released after 1982, such as Tetris (1984), Arkanoid (1986), and Paperboy (1984). However, it is never claimed that the probe was launched in 1982, only that it included footage from that year. It could've been launched years later and included footage from later years too. Long delays aren't that rare in NASA. Also, the aliens could've updated their data by picking up Earth transmissions after the probe got their attention.
    • Quotes

      Sam Brenner: We're the only ones who can do this! I'm kidding, we're all gonna die. I'm just... sorry.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits re-run a synopsis of the movie in 8-bit style.
    • Connections
      Featured in Annoying Orange: Trailer Trashed: Pixels (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Surrender
      Written by Rick Nielsen

      Performed by Cheap Trick

      Courtesy of Epic Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews533

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Better than its rating
    I'm not sure why such a low rating. This is easily one of the better Sandler flicks in my book, and there aren't actually that many I like. It's fun, nothing's taken too seriously, it's well-acted and well-directed, there's a minimum of the obligatory shock humor that seems to invade all of his movies. I mean, you could probably let the kids watch and that stuff will go over their heads. Maybe, maybe not. Watch it yourself first.

    I watched it a second time and still enjoyed it. That doesn't happen all that often.
    helpful•26
    8
    • jljacobi
    • Jun 12, 2020

    FAQ2

    • Is there a post-credits scene?
    • What video game characters are shown in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Đại Chiến Pixels
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • LStar Capital
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $88,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $78,747,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,011,616
      • Jul 26, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $244,874,809
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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