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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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- Edgar_thaFNaFnerd2d agoWhat can I say, it’s a classic. This movie is more fun than scary and I think it’s one of the funniest 80s films I’ve seen, it’s also weirdly cozy and I like watching the movie near the end of the year since it takes place during Christmas. The only warning I can give is that don’t watch this film if you’re scared of pets, but it’s still very good and Joe Dante really created a cool story here. I can’t wait for Gremlins 3!
- RecordedsnakeJuly 7, 2026Gremlins is a brilliant mix of comedy, horror, and Christmas magic that has stood the test of time. The creatures are funny, chaotic, and surprisingly creepy, making every scene entertaining. It perfectly balances laughs with suspense, and Gizmo is one of the most lovable movie characters ever created. A true 80s classic that's just as enjoyable today as it was when it was first released.
- Gianni CavuotoDecember 28, 2025This 1984 classic is just the right amount of comedy, fantasy and horrific catastrophe as you can get. Fun story and even better animatronics too. The CGI / Claymation done in a few scenes were a bit lacking but it's obvious that the bulk of the money on this movie was spent on the puppets for sure. In the end this one stands up to the test of time just as good as any other 80s classic and it's a fun revisit, especially around the holidays. Just be warned, it's not as tame as your memory told you it is and I believe the PG rating is a bit false….in MY opinion I would want to see a PG-13 rating on this movie. I dont think a 5 year old should watch this film….but that’s me. You do you.
- RiKxNuDecember 26, 2025A Christmas classic despite being full of plot holes and dumber than the inbred offspring of valleys first cousins. It’s huge seasonal fun with a suitable soundtrack, Scrooges and the magical quaintness of the 80s as the peak of civilisation. Warning that even as a PG it unequivocally states there is no Santa in case you’re sharing with a younger audience.
- RichardOctober 20, 2025Saw this one in cinema, back when Christmas movies could be cute, creepy and wildly inappropriate for kids. Billy gets a Mogwai named Gizmo for Christmas, along with three very specific rules: no bright light, no water and no feeding after midnight. Naturally, all three get broken and chaos ensues. Joe Dante directs with gleeful menace, blending holiday cheer with creature feature madness. The Gremlins go from mischievous to murderous in record time blowing up microwaves, wrecking bars and singing carols with razor teeth. The puppetry is top tier ’80s magic. Gizmo is adorable, Stripe is terrifying and the rest are somewhere between Looney Tunes and nightmare fuel. The cast is pitch perfect: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Hoyt Axton anchor the madness, while Dick Miller gets his moment as the paranoid neighbor who was right all along. I liked the tone, the practical effects and the way it made cinema nights feel wild, weird and wonderfully off kilter with snow covered streets, gremlin mayhem and a Christmas story that’s anything but cozy.
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Gremlins was released on June 8, 1984.
Gremlins was directed by Joe Dante.
Gremlins has a runtime of 1h 46m.
Gremlins was produced by Michael Finnell.
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.
The key characters in Gremlins are Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan), Kate Beringer (Phoebe Cates), Randall Peltzer (Hoyt Axton).
Gremlins is rated PG.
Gremlins is a Fantasy, Horror, Comedy film.
Gremlins has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Gremlins had a budget of $11M.
Gremlins has made $153.1M at the box office.