Universal Remote (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, Universal Remote is a comedy and family film directed by Gary Hardwick, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie Murphy takes the lead for this comedy concerning two best friends sent hurtling through a politically-incorrect television landscape thanks to a magical remote control that redefines the concept of interactive entertainment. Now, with each change of the channel, the shows get more bizarre, leaving hapless knuckleheads Bubba and Leroy scrambling to find a way back into the real world.
Who’s in it. Universal Remote stars D.C. Douglas as The Narrator / The Navy Suit, Howard Alonzo as Leroy, Devin McGinn as Bubba and Sheldon Anderson as Attorney / Thugged Out, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Universal Remote has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Universal Remote page.
If you liked it. Fans of Universal Remote tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Universal Remote (2007)?
- In US, Universal Remote is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Universal Remote worth watching?
- Universal Remote holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Universal Remote?
- Universal Remote stars D.C. Douglas, Howard Alonzo, Devin McGinn, Sheldon Anderson and Nickie Bryar.
- When was Universal Remote released?
- Universal Remote was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.