Gremlins (1984)
English monster film directed by Joe Dante
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m 106 min
- Released
- 8 June 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Gremlins has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 8 June 1984. It is directed by Joe Dante and stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Hoyt Axton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Cast
- Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman, Judge Reinhold, Keye Luke, Scott Brady, Dick Miller, Harry Carey, Steven Spielberg
- Cinematography
- John Hora
- Editing
- Tina Hirsch
- Music
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Written by
- Chris Columbus
- Produced by
- Michael Finnell
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix, HBO Max
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $212.9 million
- Set in
- Kingston Falls
- Filmed in
- Los Angeles
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 June 1984
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Gremlins?
Gremlins has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes, or 106 min.
When did Gremlins release?
Gremlins released on 8 June 1984.
Who directed Gremlins?
Gremlins is directed by Joe Dante.
Who is in the cast of Gremlins?
The cast of Gremlins includes Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain and Corey Feldman.
Where can I watch Gremlins online?
Gremlins streams on Netflix.
How much did Gremlins earn at the box office?
Gremlins grossed $212.9 million on a budget of $11 million.
What is Gremlins rated in the US?
Gremlins is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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