The Gate (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, The Gate is a fantasy and horror film directed by Tibor Takács, running about 86 minutes. “Pray it's not too late.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.
Who’s in it. The Gate stars Stephen Dorff as Glen, Christa Denton as Al, Louis Tripp as Terrence "Terry" Chandler and Kelly Rowan as Lori Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Gate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gate tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gate (1987)?
- In US, The Gate is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gate worth watching?
- The Gate holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gate?
- The Gate stars Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan and Jennifer Irwin.
- When was The Gate released?
- The Gate was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.