Pet Sematary_
"Sometimes, dead is better."
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Pet Sematary earned $57.5M worldwide on a $11.5M budget — a 400% return on investment.
Mary Lambert →
Year context
Pet Sematary was released 37 years ago in 1989.
CAST (20)
Dale Midkiff
Louis Creed
Fred Gwynne
Jud Crandall
Denise Crosby
Rachel Creed
Brad Greenquist
Victor Pascow
Michael Lombard
Irwin Goldman
Miko Hughes
Gage Creed
Blaze Berdahl
Ellie Creed
Susan Blommaert
Missy Dandridge
Mara Clark
Marcy Charlton
Kavi Raz
Steve Masterton
Mary Louise Wilson
Dory Goldman
Andrew Hubatsek
Zelda
Liz Davies
Girl at Infirmary
KD
Kara Dalke
Candystriper
LS
Lisa Stathoplos
Jud's Mother
Stephen King
Minister
EU
Elizabeth Ureneck
Rachel as a Child
Chuck Courtney
Bill Baterman
PS
Peter Stader
Timmy Baterman
Jonathan Brandis
adr loop group (voice)
CREW
Director
BOX OFFICE
$11.5M
Budget
$57.5M
Revenue
+400%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (2,331 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$11,500,000
Box Office
$57,500,000
Profit
+$46,000,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pet Sematary about?
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
How long is Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who directed Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary was directed by Mary Lambert.
Who stars in Pet Sematary?
The cast of Pet Sematary includes Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist, Michael Lombard.
How much did Pet Sematary make at the box office?
Pet Sematary earned $57,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,500,000.
What is the rating of Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 2,331 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Horror
KEYWORDS (29)
based on novel or book
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resurrection
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zombie
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death of patient
loss of pet
dead lover
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grave robbing
indian burial ground
woman director
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pets
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supernatural horror
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