Pixels (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, Pixels is an action, comedy and science fiction film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 105 minutes. “Game On.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.
Who’s in it. Pixels stars Kevin James as President 'Chewie' Cooper, Adam Sandler as Sam Brenner, Michelle Monaghan as Violet Van Patten and Peter Dinklage as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Pixels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $244.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pixels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pixels tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pixels (2015)?
- In US, Pixels is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pixels worth watching?
- Pixels holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pixels?
- Pixels stars Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad.
- When was Pixels released?
- Pixels was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.