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Gremlins

  • 1984
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
264K
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POPULARITY
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Zach Galligan and Howie Mandel in Gremlins (1984)
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Dark ComedyDark FantasyFolk HorrorHoliday ComedyMonster HorrorQuirky ComedySupernatural FantasySupernatural HorrorComedyFantasy

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... Read allAfter 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.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.

  • Director
    • Joe Dante
  • Writer
    • Chris Columbus
  • Stars
    • Zach Galligan
    • Phoebe Cates
    • Hoyt Axton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    264K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,140
    42
    • Director
      • Joe Dante
    • Writer
      • Chris Columbus
    • Stars
      • Zach Galligan
      • Phoebe Cates
      • Hoyt Axton
    • 442User reviews
    • 182Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos11

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    Holiday Movie or Not?
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    Holiday Movie or Not?
    The Worst Gifts in Our Favorite Holiday Films
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    The Worst Gifts in Our Favorite Holiday Films
    GremlinBusters | Anniversary Remix
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    Zach Galligan
    Zach Galligan
    • Billy
    Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates
    • Kate
    Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton
    • Randall Peltzer
    John Louie
    John Louie
    • Chinese Boy
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Grandfather
    Don Steele
    Don Steele
    • Rockin' Ricky Rialto
    • (voice)
    Susan Burgess
    • Little Girl
    Scott Brady
    Scott Brady
    • Sheriff Frank
    Arnie Moore
    • Pete's Father
    Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman
    • Pete
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Mr. Anderson
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Mr. Futterman
    Polly Holliday
    Polly Holliday
    • Mrs. Deagle
    Donald Elson
    Donald Elson
    • Man on Street
    • (as Don Elson)
    Belinda Balaski
    Belinda Balaski
    • Mrs. Harris
    Danny Llewelyn
    Danny Llewelyn
    • Hungry Child
    • (as Daniel Llewelyn)
    Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews
    • Mr. Corben
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Gerald Hopkins
    • Director
      • Joe Dante
    • Writer
      • Chris Columbus
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    User reviews442

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    7doomedmac

    A horror-comedy classic

    Gremlins is a legendary 80s movie. Everything about it just screams "The 80s" in a really fun way.
    9tymooda11

    What a blast!

    Joe Dante's "Gremlins" is an absolutely, amazingly fun time. The concept of the Gremlins themselves being so intriguing and fun, and face it, Gizmo is one of the cutest creatures in cinema history. While this movies first 20 minutes are a bit boring, once the story and absolute fun insanity begins you'll be having such a good time that the run time of the film will completely slip by. I have loved this film since a young age, and sure it may be nostalgia, but god do I really love this movie. I highly recommend watching this on a cold winter night, with hot chocolate, and a warm bowl of popcorn. I guarantee that you will have a fun time with this. It's not a thought provoking film, it won't change your life, but it is a fun ride , completely worth it's length
    7jenn_nm_

    Funny, entertaining, a little scary. Perfect as a child's first "scary movie".

    This movie used to scare me immensely when I was younger. It was the first "scary movie" I saw as a kid, and I think that may effect why I love it so much today. Nostalgic purposes, indeed.

    I think this movie is good for it's purpose. It's not meant to be some life-changing, or hysterically funny, or terrifying suspense movie. It's meant to give you some scares, some laughs, and entertainment. And it does indeed entertain.

    We've heard since the 50's about little green men, and in this movie, they are there. And they don't even have to come from outer space, just Chinatown. The actual mogwai (what the gremlins are before they transform) are adorable. So at first you are surprised at how this cute little furry creature who sings a little song could produce other mogwais whom are not so nice. I won't give away how they reproduce or turn into gremlins, but it's all kind of strange, and very fantasy-like.

    A great movies for adults to watch with kids for their first "scary movie". I watched it when I was three, and while it did scare me there for a while, I still loved it a lot. I would recommend maybe six years or older, and if they get too scared, tell them it's really just puppets. (It is.) Overall, this film is entertaining, very 80's, a little scary, and pretty funny.
    7paulclaassen

    Still a classic!

    Made in a time when they had to make use of practical effects instead of CGI, 'Gremlins' still holds very well by today's standards. It's hard to believe this film was made almost four decades ago!

    The film is an interesting mix of comedy and horror. There are some really silly, illogical moments, but 'Gremlins' is not to be taken too seriously. You might sit shaking your head wondering why the creatures would do the silly things they do, but hey, it's all in the name of fun, right? Since these are also fictional creatures, who's to say what they are capable of and what their behavior should be?

    Towards the end all hell breaks loose, and some scenes are disgusting (in a comedy-horror good way), and it's wonderful! The film has a good, fairly suspenseful, action-packed final act.
    Big Movie Fan

    Ugly Bunch Of Creatures Causing Chaos

    Gremlins was a fantastic comedy film from 1984-the best year ever in my opinion for great movies.

    Basically, a guy called Billy Peltzer picks up a new pet called Gizmo and after breaking a few rules he shouldn't have, ends up spawning a bunch of ugly creatures called Gremlins who proceed to terrorize the town.

    The film is a success because it succeeds at producing both a comedy and a horror in one go which can't be easy. Most comedy horror films are a joke (such as some of the Ghoulies films which emulated the Gremlins series) but Gremlins is both funny and scary. It's funny seeing the Gremlins cause mischief but it's also scary throughout-they're not exactly pretty creatures and are quite scary as well.

    Gremlins deserves a look from anyone interested in seeing a good comedy horror movie.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The set for Kingston Falls is the same one used for Retour vers le futur (1985). Both movies were filmed on the Universal Studios backlot.
    • Goofs
      After Billy accidentally squirts the shaving cream at his father's face, Mr. Peltzer tries to clean himself off. In the next shot, his face is completely clean, but his chest is covered in it.
    • Quotes

      Kate Beringer: Now I have another reason to hate Christmas.

      Billy Peltzer: What are you talking about?

      Kate Beringer: The worst thing that ever happened to me was on Christmas. Oh, God. It was so horrible. It was Christmas Eve. I was 9 years old. Me and Mom were decorating the tree, waiting for Dad to come home from work. A couple hours went by. Dad wasn't home. So Mom called the office. No answer. Christmas Day came and went, and still nothing. So the police began a search. Four or five days went by. Neither one of us could eat or sleep. Everything was falling apart. It was snowing outside. The house was freezing, so I went to try to light up the fire. That's when I noticed the smell. The firemen came and broke through the chimney top. And me and Mom were expecting them to pull out a dead cat or a bird. And instead they pulled out my father. He was dressed in a Santa Claus suit. He'd been climbing down the chimney... his arms loaded with presents. He was gonna surprise us. He slipped and broke his neck. He died instantly. And that's how I found out there was no Santa Claus.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the closing credits, once the theme has ended, you can hear the sounds of gremlins laughing.
    • Alternate versions
      The HBO Family version deletes 3 scenes involving Gremlins dying.
    • Connections
      Edited into 70s show: Christmas (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
      Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector

      Performed by Darlene Love

      Produced by Phil Spector

      Courtesy of Phil Spector International

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1984 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Gremlins - Kleine Monster
    • Filming locations
      • Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $153,642,180
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,511,634
      • Jun 10, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $165,435,247
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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