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Gremlins
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Directed by Joe Dante. With Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton.
71.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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 m…
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Release snapshot for Gremlins.
MoviHero lists June 8, 1984 as the release date for Gremlins. Joe Dante is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zach Galligan as Billy, Phoebe Cates as Kate, Hoyt Axton as Rand Peltzer, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 8, 1984
GenresComedy · Fantasy · Horror
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorJoe Dante
CastZach Galligan as Billy, Phoebe Cates as Kate, Hoyt Axton as Rand Peltzer, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Gremlins runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 71.5/100 (7.146/10) from 7,220 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Emotional Impact6/10
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Rewatchability7/10
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