Gremlins

"Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous."

Jun 8 1984 PG 1h 46m
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

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.

Plot

Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.

Written by

Chris Columbus

Directed by

Joe Dante

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Languages

Español, English

Awards

8 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
260,381
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA