Gremlins
"Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous."
Originally released in 1984. Gremlins is a fantasy/horror film. directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Hoyt Axton
Synopsis
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (6,807 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$153.1M
13.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zach Galligan
as Billy Peltzer
Phoebe Cates
as Kate Beringer
Hoyt Axton
as Randall Peltzer
Frances Lee McCain
as Lynn Peltzer
Corey Feldman
as Pete Fountaine
Keye Luke
as Grandfather (Mr. Wing)
John Louie
as Chinese Boy
Dick Miller
as Murray Futterman
Jackie Joseph
as Sheila Futterman
Polly Holliday
as Ruby Deagle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $153,083,102
Production Companies
- Amblin Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gremlins about?
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatu...
Who directed Gremlins?
Gremlins was directed by Joe Dante.
How long is Gremlins?
Gremlins has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Gremlins released?
Gremlins was released on June 8, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gremlins?
The main cast of Gremlins includes Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman.
Is Gremlins worth watching?
Gremlins has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 6,807 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.