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

PG-13 Action N/A

4.35 / 5.0

66% WILL SEE 34% WON'T SEE

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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.

Action Comedy Sci-Fi 3D Animated

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Who stars in Pixels – Cast List

Kevin James
Solo Mio, Playdate
Josh Gad
Frozen, The Angry Birds Movie 3
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Peter Dinklage
Roofman, The Toxic Avenger
Adam Sandler
Jay Kelly, That's My Boy
Michelle Monaghan
Little Brother, The Family Plan 2
J
Jane Krakowski
Ice Age, Open Season 3
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Ashley Benson
Mob Land, Elvis & Nixon

Who is making Pixels – Crew List

A look at Pixels behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Columbus last helmed The Thursday Murder Club and The Christmas Chronicles 2. The film's writer Tim Herlihy last penned Happy Gilmore 2 and Hubie Halloween.

Director: Chris Columbus
Screenwriter: Tim Herlihy
Producers: Jack Giarraputo
Adam Sandler

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures
Happy Madison Productions

Production – What we know about the Pixels

Key Facts

Adaptation of the popular Internet short by Patrick Jean.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

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

Feb 2015

Post-Production

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

Aug 2014

Production

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

Feb 2014

Pre-Production

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

May 2010

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: Not available
Language: English

Pixels Trailers and Clips

Pixels

Theatrical Trailer

Pixels Release Date: When was the film released?

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

Pixels DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Pixels is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, October 27, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Pixels today on Amazon.

Pixels Digital Release Date

Pixels is coming out 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.