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The Gate

1987Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

Horror
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic555.8Rotten Tomatoes42%46%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic555.8Rotten Tomatoes42%46%

Summary

Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Tibor Takács
Written by
Michael Nankin
Produced by
John Kemeny
Music by
J. Peter Robinson, Michael Hoenig

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 1987 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
April 21, 1987
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Separated from the Adults, Darker and Edgier +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gate?"

Questions about The Gate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gate?

PlexPrimeThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+

In the United States, The Gate streams on Prime and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is The Gate worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 55).

Is there a sequel to The Gate?

  1. The Gate (1987)
  2. Gate II (1990)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Gate II (1990).

Is The Gate okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Gate scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Gate?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was The Gate a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$14 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.