Poltergeist
“"They're here."”
Synopsis
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
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Top Cast
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JoBeth Williams
Diane Freeling
Craig T. Nelson
Steve Freeling
Beatrice Straight
Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne
Dana Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
Tangina Barrons
Richard Lawson
Ryan
Martin Casella
Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
Ben Tuthill
Virginia Kiser
Mrs. Tuthill
James Karen
Mr. Teague
Lou Perryman
Pugsley
Clair E. Leucart
Bulldozer Driver
Dirk Blocker
Jeff Shaw
Allan Graf
Neighbor
Joseph Walsh
Neighbor
Helen Baron
Woman Buyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$121.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.38x
+$111M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Grais, Steven Spielberg, Mark Victor
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Poltergeist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $10.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $121.7M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tobe Hooper
Michael Grais, Steven Spielberg, Mark Victor
Jerry Goldsmith
Matthew F. Leonetti
Michael Kahn
Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tobe Hooper
Director
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Frank Marshall
Producer
Michael Grais
Screenplay
Michael Kahn
Editor
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Steven Spielberg
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Victor
Screenplay
Richard Edlund
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poltergeist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poltergeist about?
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Who directed Poltergeist?
Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper.
Who stars in Poltergeist?
The principal cast of Poltergeist includes JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke.
When was Poltergeist released and how long is it?
Poltergeist was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Poltergeist?
Poltergeist had a reported production budget of $10.7M and grossed $121.7M at the worldwide box office (11.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Poltergeist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poltergeist was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poltergeist?
Poltergeist holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).