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Pixels

Play trailer 1:31 Poster for Pixels PG-13 2015 1h 46m Comedy Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) in an all-out battle to save the planet.
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Critics Consensus

Much like the worst arcade games from the era that inspired it, Pixels has little replay value and is hardly worth a quarter.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint Aug 15, 2019
The film catalogues the worst set of performances seen in a while, particularly Dinklage's accent and Gad's pubescent antics. Go to Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Mar 7, 2016
2/4
It's a neat idea for a parody disaster film but it's wholly lost in this melange of underwritten characters and awful dialogue. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore BuzzFeed News Nov 10, 2015
There are scenes in the surreally lazy, occasionally funny Pixels in which Sandler's face slips into the exact same weary, disgruntled expression he wears in Funny People. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot 6 days ago
D+
There's more effort here than in most Adam Sandler movies but Pixels' half-baked 80s video-game-cum-invasion-movie still mostly reeks of jack-assery. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 13, 2022
2/4
...a fun, innovative premise that is, for the most part, employed to underwhelming and frequently tedious effect... Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Jun 9, 2022
1.5/4
The humor is juvenile and inane, the characters are unbelievable and over-the-top, and the overall temperament is childish. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Noisy A @RT04573815 6 days ago Entertaining dopey fun that reminded me of my after school time in the local video arcade. Playing spot the 80s trope was satisfying too. Don't take it to seriously and it'll not offend you. See more Alex L @RT55850837 Oct 12, 2026 This movie isn't bad. It brings old-school video game nostalgia to life, evoking the good old days. See more Robert P @Superbad Oct 12, 2026 Pixels is not a good movie at all... See more R T @DrippyBoy7299 Sep 19, 2026 I obviously don't care what the critics say, this is such a banger of a movie and a must see but also definitely one of my favorite video game related movies of all time and had great action and comedy parts as well. See more Daniel L @Hotchopeppa Sep 8, 2026 Love this movie. No idea why it has such a bad rating. Adam Sandler and Kevin James, combined with old school video game nostalgia, and throw in the gorgeous Michelle Monaghan for some eye candy. What more could you want? Win win win! See more Fearlessmrxjr G @LilMrxjr Sep 3, 2026 Best movie ever yall new gens just hating See more Read all reviews
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Chris Columbus

Director

Adam Sandler

Sam Brenner

Kevin James

President Will Cooper

Michelle Monaghan

Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten

Peter Dinklage

Eddie Plant

Josh Gad

Ludlow Lamonsoff

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Movie Info

Synopsis When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack Earth, using the games as models. Knowing that he must employ a similar strategy, President Will Cooper (Kevin James) recruits his childhood pal, former video-game champ and home-theater installer Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcade players and a military specialist (Michelle Monaghan) in an all-out battle to save the planet.
Director
Chris Columbus
Producer
Allen Covert, Mark Radcliffe, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter
Tim Herlihy, Timothy Dowling
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, LStar Capital
Rating
PG-13 (Suggestive Comments|Some Language)
Genre
Comedy, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$78.7M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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