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#10 of 1984 · Certified Fresh

Gremlins (1984)

1984 · 106 minutes · Comedy / Fantasy / Horror · Directed by Joe Dante
IMDb rating7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Box office gross$212.9M

Synopsis

Struggling inventor Randall Peltzer visits a Chinatown antique store to find a Christmas present for his son, Billy. In it, Randall uncovers a small and furry creature called a (Cantonese: , 'devil').

Starring

Zach GalliganPhoebe CatesHoyt AxtonPolly HollidayFrances Lee McCain
Box office
$212.9 million
Budget
$11 million
IMDb votes
279,408

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