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Pixels

2015·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Games, pop culture, and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Dialogue Quality5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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Play for the planet.

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.
Nostalgic Video Game BattleAdam Sandler ComedyFamily-Friendly ActionPop Culture SpectacleLighthearted Sci-FiArcade AestheticBroad HumorVisual Effects Heavy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pixels

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pixels legally?

Pixels is included with a subscription to Hulu, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pixels worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pixels rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Pixels?

1 h 46 min

Pixels runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Pixels based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pixels?

Critics23
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Pixels higher (51) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pixels a box office hit?

Budget$88 million
Box office$245 million

Yes. It cost about $88 million to make and earned $245 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Pixels in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, France, India, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pixels?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pixels in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pixels use?

Informed AbilityStraw LoserDisaster MovieHeel RealizationDisco DanThe AtonerWorld-Wrecking WavePerverse Sexual LustAdaptation ExpansionChekhov's GunSecond Place Is for LosersArtistic License – Spaceand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for Pixels, including Informed Ability, Straw Loser, Disaster Movie.