Pixels (2015)
Retro arcade heroes invade New York, and a team of gamers must save the world with broad, wholesome humor.
Video game experts are recruited by the military to fight 1980s-era video game characters who've attacked New York.
How intense is Pixels?
Pixels has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a family watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Pixels feels like
- Tone
- campycrowd pleasingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- PartyFamily night
Where to stream Pixels
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Pixels for you?
Is Pixels scary?
No. Pixels is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Pixels gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Pixels sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pixels OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Pixels?
Pixels runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Pixels?
Pixels is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Pixels have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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