Critters (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, Critters is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 86 minutes. “They eat so fast, you don't have time to scream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A massive ball of furry creatures from another world eat their way through a small mid-western town followed by intergalactic bounty hunters opposed only by militant townspeople.
Who’s in it. Critters stars Hal Smith, Ginny Tyler, Dee Wallace as Helen Brown and Dick Beals, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Critters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Critters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Critters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Critters (1986)?
- In US, Critters is available to 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 Critters worth watching?
- Critters holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Critters?
- Critters stars Hal Smith, Ginny Tyler, Dee Wallace, Dick Beals and Norma MacMillan.
- When was Critters released?
- Critters was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.