Gremlins_
"Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Gremlins earned $153.1M worldwide on a $11.0M budget — a 1,292% return on investment.
Joe Dante →
Year context
Gremlins was released 42 years ago in 1984.
CAST (20)
Zach Galligan
Billy Peltzer
Phoebe Cates
Kate Beringer
Hoyt Axton
Randall Peltzer
Frances Lee McCain
Lynn Peltzer
Corey Feldman
Pete Fountaine
Keye Luke
Grandfather (Mr. Wing)
John Louie
Chinese Boy
Dick Miller
Murray Futterman
Jackie Joseph
Sheila Futterman
Polly Holliday
Ruby Deagle
Judge Reinhold
Gerald Hopkins
Edward Andrews
Mr. Corben
Belinda Balaski
Mrs. Joe Harris
Scott Brady
Sheriff Frank
SB
Susan Burgess
Little Girl
Harry Carey, Jr.
Mr. Anderson
Donald Elson
Man on Street
Jonathan Banks
Deputy Brent
Glynn Turman
Roy Hanson
Chuck Jones
Mr. Jones
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$11.0M
Budget
$153.1M
Revenue
+1292%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (6,846 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$11,000,000
Box Office
$153,083,102
Profit
+$142,083,102
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gremlins 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.
How long is Gremlins?
Gremlins has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Gremlins?
Gremlins was directed by Joe Dante.
Who stars in Gremlins?
The cast of Gremlins includes Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman.
How much did Gremlins make at the box office?
Gremlins earned $153,083,102 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,000,000.
What is the rating of Gremlins?
Gremlins has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 6,846 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Fantasy
Horror
Comedy
KEYWORDS (24)
small town
monster
holiday
department store
pet
human animal relationship
bars and restaurants
sunlight
salesperson
midnight
fur
gremlin
banking
ymca
puppet
puppetry
chainsaw
christmas
pets
supernatural horror
absurd
whimsical
enchant
joyful
