Gremlins (1984) Horror Fantasy Comedy
Gremlins (1984) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Gremlins Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.43/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.0/10
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Gremlins Plot Synopsis:
Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
Tagline: Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.
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Gremlins Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
Box Office: $153,642,180
Awards: 8
Nominations: 7
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What is Gremlins Streaming On?
Gremlins is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, TubiLanguage: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Gremlins Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 08, 1984, Netflix: Jan 01, 2022, Blu-ray 4K: Oct 01, 2019, Blu-ray: Oct 01, 2019
Writers: Chris Columbus
Producers: Michael Finnell, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Editors: Tina Hirsch
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Gremlins (1984) Cast (Click to Expand)
Gremlins Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Axton | ... | Randall Peltzer |
| John Louie | ... | Chinese Boy |
| Keye Luke | ... | Grandfather (Mr. Wing) |
| Don Steele | ... | Rockin'' Ricky Rialto (voice) |
| Susan Burgess | ... | Little Girl |
| Scott Brady | ... | Sheriff Frank |
| Arnie Moore | ... | Alex |
| Corey Feldman | ... | Pete Fountaine |
| Harry Carey Jr. | ... | Mr. Anderson |
| Zach Galligan | ... | Billy Peltzer |
| Dick Miller | ... | Murray Futterman |
| Phoebe Cates | ... | Kate Beringer |
| Polly Holliday | ... | Ruby Deagle |
| Donald Elson | ... | Man on Street (as Don Elson) |
| Belinda Balaski | ... | Mrs. Joe Harris |
| Danny Llewelyn | ... | Hungry Harris Child (as Daniel Llewelyn) |
| Edward Andrews | ... | Mr. Corben |
| Judge Reinhold | ... | Gerald Hopkins |
| Lois Foraker | ... | Bank Teller |
| Chuck Jones | ... | Mr. Jones |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Hoyt Axton, as Randall Peltzer, passed away at age 61 in Helena, Montana, USA.
Sign: Aries - John Louie – Chinese Boy
- Keye Luke, as Grandfather (Mr. Wing), passed away at age 86 in Whittier, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Key Luke - Don Steele – Rockin'' Ricky Rialto (voice)
- Susan Burgess – Little Girl
- Scott Brady, as Sheriff Frank, passed away at age 60 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Gerard Gilbert - Arnie Moore – Alex
- Corey Feldman (b. July 16, 1971) – Pete Fountaine
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Cory Feldman | Kinky Finkelstein | Edggar Frogg - Harry Carey Jr., as Mr. Anderson, passed away at age 91 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Harry Carey - Zach Galligan (b. February 14, 1964) – Billy Peltzer
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Zack Galligan - Dick Miller, as Murray Futterman, passed away at age 90 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Richard Miller - Phoebe Cates (b. July 16, 1963) – Kate Beringer
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Polly Holliday (b. July 2, 1937) – Ruby Deagle
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Polly Holiday - Donald Elson (b. March 31, 1923) – Man on Street (as Don Elson)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Don Ellson | Donald Elsom | Don Elson - Belinda Balaski (b. December 8, 1947) – Mrs. Joe Harris
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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