Gremlins poster

Movie Info

Release Date: June 08, 1984
Runtime: 106 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Comedy Fantasy Horror
Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $153,083,102
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
πŸ…
86%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.1/10
TMDB
6,909 votes
⭐
7.3/10
IMDb
274,038 votes
Watchlist
Login Login to add this movie to your watchlist.

Gremlins

1984

"Unleash the chaos, embrace the mischief."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Gremlins I? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Gremlins 1 - Kleine Monster? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Pequeno Monstro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: グレムγƒͺン? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 그렘린? All international titles (16) →

Synopsis

🧒

Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
🔗

Connections with other movies

This movie has thematic and stylistic connections with the following productions:

Where to Watch Gremlins Online

Available in Romania on Netflix

All Streaming Services
Watch Gremlins on Netflix Verified Netflix link (manually added).

Stream with Subscription

Netflix streaming service logo

Gremlins is on Netflix

Box Office

Budget: $11,000,000
Revenue: $153,083,102
Profit $142,083,102
ROI +1291.7% (13.9x)

Movies from The Gremlins Collection

Gremlins is a 1984 American horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg was the film's executive producer and the screenplay was written by Chris Columbus. The film is about a young man who receives a strange creature called a Mogwai as a pet, which then spawns other creatures who transform into small, destructive, evil monsters. This story was continued with a sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, released in 1990. Unlike the lighter sequel, the original Gremlins opts for more black comedy, which is balanced against a Christmas-time setting. Both films were the center of large merchandising campaigns.

View All Movies in Collection

Reviews & Opinions about Gremlins

Write a Review

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this movie!

Register to Write a Review

Already a member? Login

Gremlins is directed by Joe Dante .

Keywords

#christmas 81 #small town 80 #absurd 74 #whimsical 61 #joyful 41 #holiday 36 #monster 33 #pets 29 #enchant 24 #supernatural horror 18 #human animal relationship 11 #pet 9 #puppet 8 #puppetry 8 #chainsaw 8

Trivia & Fun Facts about Gremlins

6
  • The gremlins were brought to life using a combination of puppetry and animatronics, which were developed by special effects artist Chris Walas and his team. The creatures were designed to have distinct personalities, leading to a variety of behaviors that added to their chaotic charm.

    Behind the Scenes ai
  • In one scene, a gremlin is seen reading a magazine titled 'The Gremlins,' which serves as a playful nod to the film itself. This is just one of several meta-references that can be found throughout the movie.

    Easter Egg ai
  • Zach Galligan, who played the lead role of Billy, was initially hesitant to take on the role due to concerns about the film's mix of horror and comedy. He later embraced the character, stating that it allowed him to showcase a range of emotions.

    Fun Fact ai
  • During the scene in which the gremlins are attacking the town, a continuity mistake occurs when a gremlin is shown wearing a Santa hat while another shot shows it without the hat. This inconsistency went unnoticed during the final edit.

    Movie Mistake ai
  • Joe Dante, the director, has a cameo in the film as a movie theater patron watching 'A Christmas Carol.' This connection highlights his love for classic films and his intent to blend different cinematic styles.

    Movie Connection ai
  • The film's score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, who created a whimsical yet eerie soundtrack that underscored the film's blend of horror and comedy. Goldsmith's work on 'Gremlins' remains one of his most celebrated scores.

    Other ai

Movies similar to Gremlins

Films with similar themes, genres, or styles that you might enjoy.

Recommendations may come from AI, the community, or genre similarity.

Suggest Similar Movie Suggest
Loading...

Loading similar movies...

Loading...

Loading AI recommendations...

Loading...

Loading community suggestions...

Loading...

Loading from collections...