Gremlins (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, Gremlins is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Joe Dante, running about 106 minutes. “Don't get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never NEVER feed him after midnight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a Mogwai, unleashing a horde of mischievous gremlins on a small town.
Who’s in it. Gremlins stars Zach Galligan as Billy Peltzer, Phoebe Cates as Kate Beringer, Hoyt Axton as Randall Peltzer and Frances Lee McCain as Lynn Peltzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Gremlins has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $153.1M 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 Gremlins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gremlins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gremlins (1984)?
- In US, Gremlins 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 Gremlins worth watching?
- Gremlins holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gremlins?
- Gremlins stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain and Corey Feldman.
- When was Gremlins released?
- Gremlins was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.