Synopsis
When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
Scores
Overall Score
82.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
91.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.7%
Review Aggregate
37.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 18% of 205 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenvisually strikinglightheartedemotionalsurrealstylizedromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | 2015 | $6,885,000 | $9,114,000 | (est) |
| Kevin James | 2015 | $4,238,000 | $5,610,000 | (est) |
| Michelle Monaghan | 2015 | $3,191,000 | $4,224,000 | (est) |
| Peter Dinklage | 2015 | $2,609,000 | $3,453,000 | (est) |
| Josh Gad | 2015 | $2,232,000 | $2,954,000 | (est) |
| Brian Cox | 2015 | $1,964,000 | $2,600,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score18.0
RT critic review count205
Rotten Tomatoes audience score46.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes173,496
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $78,747,584 | $104,232,559 |
| International | 2015 | $166,127,230 | $219,890,763 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $244,874,820 | $324,123,330 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $105,824,684 | $140,072,585 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $4,333,000 | $5,735,283 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $4,544,000 | $6,014,569 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $4,916,000 | $6,506,958 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $13,173,000 | $17,436,160 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $19,686,896 | $26,058,140 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $152,477,580 | $201,823,695 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $88,000,000 | $116,479,322 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 2015 | $57,000,000 | $75,446,834 |
| Participations | 2015 | $3,050,000 | $4,037,067 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $2,548,000 | $3,372,606 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $13,200,000 | $17,471,898 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $163,798,000 | $216,807,727 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $-11,320,420 | $-14,984,032 |
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