Gremlins
“Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Zach Galligan
Billy
Phoebe Cates
Kate
Hoyt Axton
Rand Peltzer
Frances Lee McCain
Lynn Peltzer
Corey Feldman
Pete
Keye Luke
Grandfather
John Louie
Chinese Boy
Dick Miller
Mr. Futterman
Jackie Joseph
Sheila Futterman
Polly Holliday
Mrs. Deagle
Judge Reinhold
Gerald
Edward Andrews
Mr. Corben
Belinda Balaski
Mrs. Harris
Scott Brady
Sheriff Frank
Susan Burgess
Little Girl
Harry Carey Jr.
Mr. Anderson
Donald Elson
Man on Street
Jonathan Banks
Deputy Brent
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 13, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$165.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.04x
+$154.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Columbus
- Original Score
- Noel Regney, Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Gremlins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $165.4M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Dante
Chris Columbus
Noel Regney, Jerry Goldsmith
John Hora
Tina Hirsch
Michael Finnell, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Mike H. McGaughy
Stunt Coordinator
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Joe Dante
Director
John Hora
Director of Photography
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Michael Finnell
Producer
Noel Regney
Original Music Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Columbus
Writer
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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 Gremlins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gremlins 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.
Who directed Gremlins?
Gremlins was directed by Joe Dante.
Who stars in Gremlins?
The principal cast of Gremlins includes Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman.
When was Gremlins released and how long is it?
Gremlins was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gremlins?
Gremlins had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $165.4M at the worldwide box office (15.04 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Gremlins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gremlins was composed by Noel Regney, Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gremlins?
Gremlins holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); 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.).