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Pixels Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Game on, 2015.

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Last modified: Jan. 3, 2016

Pixels

Release Date: Friday, July 24, 2015 Theaters

Director: Chris Columbus

Starring: Kevin James Josh Gad Peter Dinklage Adam Sandler Michelle Monaghan

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Story is an adaptation of Patrick Jean’s short film, which depicted popular ’80s videogame characters attacking New York City. The movie follows a group of videogame experts who are recruited by the government to help deal with the threat.
Cited as verbatim plot from sonypictures.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Pixels.

Crew Behind the Film

The Pixels behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Chris Columbus last directed The Christmas Chronicles 2 and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. The film's writer Tim Herlihy last wrote Hubie Halloween and The Ridiculous 6.

Screenwriter
Producers
Jack Giarraputo
Adam Sandler

Production Details

What we know about the Pixels movie production.

Key Facts

  • Adaptation of the popular Internet short by Patrick Jean.

Production Updates for Pixels

Completed

Changed Pixels movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will begin summer 2014.

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some language and suggestive comments
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Game on, 2015.
Also known as
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Language
English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Pixels was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 24, 2015. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Paper Towns, The Vatican Tapes and Samba.

Pixels was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, October 27 , 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.

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  • Added the US VOD release date of October 27, 2015

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for some language and suggestive comments

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