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Pixels

Pixels

Play for the planet.

20155.81h 46m

Overview

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by Tim Herlihy, Patrick Jean, Timothy Dowling
Produced by Chris Columbus, Adam Sandler, Mark Radcliffe
Box OfficeBudget: $88.0MRevenue: $244.9M

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Brenner

Kevin James

Kevin James

Cooper

Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan

Violet

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Eddie

Josh Gad

Josh Gad

Ludlow

Matt Lintz

Matt Lintz

Matty

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Admiral Porter

Denis Akiyama

Denis Akiyama

Professor Iwatani

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Corporal Hill (SAS Officer)

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

First Lady Jane Cooper

Themes & Keywords

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About Pixels

Pixels is a action, comedy, science fiction film released in 2015 exploring themes of new york city, london, england, usa president, washington dc, usa, video game, nerd. Directed by Chris Columbus, it stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan. Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

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