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Gremlins
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Directed by Joe Dante. With Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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 m…
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Release snapshot for Gremlins.
MoviHero lists June 8, 1984 as the release date for Gremlins. Joe Dante is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zach Galligan as Billy, Phoebe Cates as Kate, Hoyt Axton as Rand Peltzer, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 8, 1984
GenresComedy · Fantasy · Horror
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorJoe Dante
CastZach Galligan as Billy, Phoebe Cates as Kate, Hoyt Axton as Rand Peltzer, Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Gremlins runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 7,270 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary9/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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“Weirdly, it's one of my favourite Christmas movies!”
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“Overall, movie was strange. It did have a few suspenseful moments, but overall want that great of a horror film. And I definitely wouldn't call…”
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“Cute creatures morph into hellions during Christmas A traveling inventor (Hoyt Axton) brings home a cute animal he bought at a shop in Chinatown for…”
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“Clever, creepy, Christmasy, and loads of fun! Gremlins should be a part of everyone's Christmas traditions! Gremlins should be at the top of everyone's favorite…”
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“When his gadget-peddling dad returns home one evening with an early Christmas present, he tells “Billy” (Zach Galligan) that he must take extra care not…”
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