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Gremlins

1984·Movie
1h 46min·PG
IMDb7.3Metacritic707.2Rotten Tomatoes86%78%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Gremlins fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and dark humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Fantasy and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.

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.
Holiday Creature FeatureDark Comedy Horror80s NostalgiaPractical Effects ShowcaseSubversive Christmas ClassicChaotic MischiefSuburban SatireMonster Mayhem

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Dante, James Quinn, Kenneth Gilbert
Written by:
Chris Columbus
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Jerry Goldsmith, John Roesch

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Gremlins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gremlins legally?

HBO Max

Gremlins is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gremlins worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gremlins rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Gremlins?

1 h 46 min

Gremlins runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gremlins?

Critics78
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Gremlins much the same way.

Was Gremlins a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$153 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $153 million worldwide, 13.9 times its budget.

What language is Gremlins in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gremlins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gremlins in 107 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gremlins use?

Celestial DeadlineAdaptational HeroismInfantilization RetaliationReptiles Are AbhorrentMagic A Is Magic AMetamorphosis MonsterIt Can ThinkMonster DelayBilingual BonusIt Amused MeExpressive EarsGenetic Memoryand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Gremlins, including Celestial Deadline, Adaptational Heroism, Infantilization Retaliation.