Gremlins

Name: Gremlins
Director: Joe Dante
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: 1984
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.

19841h 46m7.1(7,104 votes)

FantasyHorrorComedy

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.

Gremlins (1984) is a fantasy, horror, and comedy film directed by Joe Dante. It stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Hoyt Axton. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 7,104 votes.

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Director

Joe Dante

Cast

Zach Galligan

Billy Peltzer

Phoebe Cates

Kate Beringer

Hoyt Axton

Randall Peltzer

Frances Lee McCain

Lynn Peltzer

Corey Feldman

Pete Fountaine

Keye Luke

Grandfather (Mr. Wing)

John Louie

Chinese Boy

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Who stars in Gremlins?

Gremlins stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, and Frances Lee McCain, and was directed by Joe Dante.

How long is Gremlins?

Gremlins has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Gremlins come out?

Gremlins was released in 1984.

What genre is Gremlins?

Gremlins is a fantasy, horror, and comedy film.

Is Gremlins worth watching?

Gremlins holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.