What genre is Pixels?

Pixels is categorised as Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Ashley Benson, Peter Dinklage, Brian Cox, Michelle Monaghan, Tom McCarthy appear in the main cast.

Chris Columbus directed Pixels.

Pixels runs for 1h 46m (106 minutes).

Is Pixels worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Pixels?

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Pixels (2015)

Name: Pixels
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 2015
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Ashley Benson, Peter Dinklage, Brian Cox, Michelle Monaghan, Tom McCarthy

Movie 1h 46m ★ 5.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction

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Pixels is an action, comedy and fantasy movie from 2015. It is directed by Chris Columbus. The cast includes Ashley Benson, Peter Dinklage and Brian Cox. The running time is 1h 46m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.

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Questions about Pixels

What genre is Pixels?: Pixels is categorised as Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Pixels?: Ashley Benson, Peter Dinklage, Brian Cox, Michelle Monaghan, Tom McCarthy appear in the main cast.
Who directed Pixels?: Chris Columbus directed Pixels.
How long is Pixels?: Pixels runs for 1h 46m (106 minutes).
Is Pixels worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Pixels?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.