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Synopsis
A workaholic architect, frustrated in his job but determined to make a better life for his family, is bestowed with a powerful universal remote that allows him more control over his life than he ever knew possible in director Frank Coraci's high-concept fantasy comedy. On the surface, Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) seems to have it all, yet with all the demands forced upon him by his ungrateful boss (David Hasselhoff), Michael finds that setting aside time to spend with his loving wife, Donna (Kate Beckinsale), and two picture-perfect children, Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha (Tatum McCann), has grown increasingly difficult. When a frustrating bout with the television remote leads the overworked husband and father to a nearby Bed, Bath & Beyond in search of a universal remote with the power to control all of his electronic devices, a curious peek into the back room leads Michael into the company of eccentric employee and talented inventor Morty (Christopher Walken). It seems that Morty has created a device that will not only allow Michael complete control over his television and stereo, but his entire life as well. As Michael discovers that the remarkable device has the power to muffle the barks of the family dog, zoom himself past an irritating quarrel with his wife, and even allow him to travel back and forth through time to different points in his life, the rush of being able to skip straight to the good parts in life soon leaves him feeling as if he's missing out on the total experience. Only when Michael begins to realize that the he has lost control of his life and the remote is now programming him does he finally learn that life is as much about the moments he'd rather forget as it is the moments he will always remember. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Sean Astin Bill
Kate Beckinsale Donna Newman
David Hasselhoff Michael's Boss
David Hasselhoff Mr. Ammer
Julie Kavner Michael's Mother
Julie Kavner Trudy Newman
Adam Sandler Michael Newman
Christopher Walken Morty
Michael Yama Watsuhita Head Executive
Henry Winkler Michael's Father
Henry Winkler Ted Newman
Tim Herlihy Doctor
Toshi Toda Watsuhita Executive
Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge Janine
Alan Au Ping Woo's Father
Frank Coraci Male Nurse
Katheryn Cain Kirsten
Carolyn Hennessey Kathy O'Doyle
Sid Ganis Doctor Bergman
Eiji Inoue Watsuhita Executive
Dolores O'Riordan Singer
Rachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch Alice
Cameron Monaghan Kevin O'Doyle
Nick Swardson Bed, Bath & Beyond Guy
Sophie Monk Stacy
Jake Hoffman Ben at 22-30 Years Old
Jonah Hill Ben at 17 Years Old
Jana Kramer Julie
Elliot Cho Ping Woo
Marco Kahn Habeeboo Entourage
Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy Samantha at 27 Years Old
Brianne Davis Firecracker Teen
Tatum McCann Samantha Newman
Joseph Castanon Ben at 7 Years Old
Joseph Castanon Ben McCann
Mio Executive
Mio Watsuhita Executive
Lorraine Nicholson Samantha at 14 Years Old
Michelle Lombardo Linda
George K. Eguchi Ancient Executive
John Pagano Band Leader
Ireesha Jogger
Emilio Cast Michael at 10 Years Old
Willy Goldstein Lakeside Camp Boy
Lily Mo Sheen Lakeside Camp Girl
Gary Holm Fat Michael Body Double
Elena Patten Samantha's Friend
Cheyenne Dean Samantha's Friend
Ryan Keiser Firecracker Teen
Christopher Gutierrez Firecracker Teen
Nickole Reyes Firecracker Teen
Robert Jones Firecracker Teen
Jenae Altschwager Judy
Manish Goyal Habeeboo Entourage
Ahmad Jordan Habeeboo Entourage
Jamil N. Hodaly Habeeboo Entourage
Alireza Tanbakoochi Habeeboo Entourage
Sally Insul Aunt Peggy

Production Crew

Tamara McDonough Additional Editing
Alan Au Art Director
Jeff Mossa Art Director
Kevin Grady Associate Producer
Ian Fox Camera Operator
Michael Green Camera Operator
Richard Merryman Camera Operator
Roger Mussenden Casting
James Gilson Chief Lighting Technician
Petr Hilinomaz Chief Lighting Technician
Dean Semler Cinematographer
Jack N. Green Cinematographer
Tania Landau Co-producer
Rupert Gregson Williams Composer (Music Score)
Blake Neely Conductor
David Elliott Construction Coordinator
Ellen Lutter Costume Designer
Valerie Zielonka Costumes Supervisor
Thomas Real Department Head Hair
Ann Pala Taylor Department Head Makeup
Frank Coraci Director
Jeff Gourson Editor
Barry Bernardi Executive Producer
Tim Herlihy Executive Producer
Josh King First Assistant Director
Thomas A. Reilly First Assistant Director
Nanxy Ton Heater Key Hairstylist
Kathleen Freeman Key Make-up
Lauri Pitkus Location Manager
Ralph Colerman Location Manager
Corina C. Duran Makeup
Bill Corso Makeup Special Effects
Cinovation Studios Makeup Special Effects
Clinton Wayne Makeup Special Effects
Jamie Kelman Makeup Special Effects
Justin Stafford Makeup Special Effects
Kazuhiro Tsuji Makeup Special Effects
Rick Baker Makeup Special Effects
Brooks Arthur Musical Direction/Supervision
Michael Dilbeck Musical Direction/Supervision
Patsy Bougé Post Production Supervisor
Adam Sandler Producer
Jack Giarraputo Producer
Mark O'Keefe Producer
Neal H. Moritz Producer
Steve Koren Producer
Gwen Everman Production Accountant
Jason Tarnez Production Coordinator
Perry Andelin Blake Production Designer
Jeff Butcher Properties Master
Tim Wiles Properties Master
Adam Sandler Screenwriter
Jack Giarraputo Screenwriter
Mark O'Keefe Screenwriter
Steve Koren Screenwriter
Tim Herlihy Screenwriter
Nancy Karlin Script Supervisor
Deanna Leslie Kelly Second Assistant Director
Marcei Brubaker Second Assistant Director
Gary Fettis Set Decorator
Cosmas Demetriou Set Designer
Evelyne Barbier Set Designer
Hugo Santiago Set Designer
Hugo Santiago Set Designer
Jeff Markwith Set Designer
Bill W. Benton Sound/Sound Designer
Jeffrey J. Haboush Sound/Sound Designer
John Hartigan Special Effects Coordinator
Chris Walkowiak Special Effects Foreman
Paul Eliopolus Stunts Coordinator
David Bach Supervising Sound Editor
Elmo Weber Supervising Sound Editor
Framework Teleplay By
Cheryl Quarantiello Schnitzler Unit Production Manager
Daryl Kass Unit Production Manager
Sony Pictures Imageworks Visual Effects
Peter G. Travers Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2006
Runtime: 107
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for language, crude and sex-related humor, and some drug references
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Color type
Deluxe Color

Sound
Dolby Digital
DTS
SDDS

Produced by
Columbia Pictures
Happy Madison
Original Film
Revolution Studios

Release
June 23, 2006 (USA)
by Columbia Pictures
Revolution Studios
Sony Pictures Entertainment