Pet Sematary
“Sometimes dead is better.”
Synopsis
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
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Pet Sematary - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-29
Top Cast
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Dale Midkiff
Louis Creed
Fred Gwynne
Jud Crandall
Denise Crosby
Rachel Creed
Brad Greenquist
Victor Pascow
Michael Lombard
Irwin Goldman
Miko Hughes
Gage Creed
Blaze Berdahl
Ellie Creed
Susan Blommaert
Missy Dandridge
Mara Clark
Marcy Charlton
Kavi Raz
Steve Masterton
Mary Louise Wilson
Dory Goldman
Andrew Hubatsek
Zelda
Liz Davies
Girl at Infirmary
Kara Dalke
Candystriper
Lisa Stathoplos
Jud's Mother
Stephen King
Minister
Elizabeth Ureneck
Rachel as a Child
Chuck Courtney
Bill Baterman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$46M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Lambert
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen King
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Pet Sematary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $11.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Lambert
Stephen King
Elliot Goldenthal
Peter Stein
Mike Hill, Daniel P. Hanley
Richard P. Rubinstein, Tim Zinnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Lambert
Director
Stephen King
Screenplay
Richard P. Rubinstein
Producer
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Peter Stein
Director of Photography
Mike Hill
Editor
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Sematary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pet Sematary about?
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
Who directed Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary was directed by Mary Lambert.
Who stars in Pet Sematary?
The principal cast of Pet Sematary includes Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist, Michael Lombard.
When was Pet Sematary released and how long is it?
Pet Sematary was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary had a reported production budget of $11.5M and grossed $57.5M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pet Sematary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pet Sematary was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
Is Pet Sematary based on a book or true story?
Pet Sematary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).