Universal Remote
Synopsis
Charlie Murphy takes the lead for this comedy concerning two best friends sent hurtling through a politically-incorrect television landscape thanks to a magical remote control that redefines the concept of interactive entertainment. Now, with each change of the channel, the shows get more bizarre, leaving hapless knuckleheads Bubba and Leroy scrambling to find a way back into the real world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UNIVERSAL REMOTE TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-05
Top Cast
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D. C. Douglas
The Narrator / The Navy Suit
Howard Alonzo
Leroy
Devin McGinn
Bubba
Sheldon Anderson
Attorney / Thugged Out
Nickie Bryar
Jesus Christ (That Darn Jesus)
Parvesh Cheena
Sammy / Baliff
María Costa
Newsreporter
Affion Crockett
The Black Suit / B-Dogg / Arguing Man / Man In Love
G. Ja Nee' Davis
Choir Leader #1
Dean Edwards
Serious Black Man
Jesse Erwin
Dog-Dogg / Fireman / Englishman / Real Gay Man / Billy Blanders / Whitey Anglin / Terrorist
Carlos Ferro
Joseph
Robert Hays
Dr. Anderson
Jill Marie Jones
Court Reporter
Brian Maillard
Folk Singer
Gino Montesinos
Vito
Charlie Murphy
Various
Ben Murray
Mr. Blanders
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Hardwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Hardwick
- Original Title
- Universal Remote
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Hardwick
Gary Hardwick
Yasu Tanida
Andrew S. Eisen
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Hardwick
Writer
Gary Hardwick
Director
Yasu Tanida
Director of Photography
Andrew S. Eisen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Remote
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What is Universal Remote about?
Charlie Murphy takes the lead for this comedy concerning two best friends sent hurtling through a politically-incorrect television landscape thanks to a magical remote control that redefines the concept of interactive entertainment. Now, with each change of the channel, the shows get more bizarre, leaving hapless knuckleheads Bubba and Leroy scrambling to find a way back into the real world.
Who directed Universal Remote?
Universal Remote was directed by Gary Hardwick.
Who stars in Universal Remote?
The principal cast of Universal Remote includes D. C. Douglas, Howard Alonzo, Devin McGinn, Sheldon Anderson, Nickie Bryar.
When was Universal Remote released and how long is it?
Universal Remote was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.