Troll
1986, English. Directed by John Carl Buechler.
Worlds of magic, mystery and menace.
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- John Carl BuechlerDirector
- Noah HathawayHarry Potter Jr.
- Jenny BeckWendy Anne Potter
- Phil FondacaroMalcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
- Michael MoriartyHarry Potter Sr.
- Shelley HackAnne Potter
- Julia Louis-DreyfusJeanette Cooper
- June LockhartEunice St. Clair
- Anne LockhartYoung Eunice St. Clair
- Sonny BonoPeter Dickinson
- Gary SandyBarry Tabor
- Brad HallWilliam Daniels
- Dale WyattDickinson's Girlfriend
Details
- Released
- 17 January 1986
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Ed Naha, John Carl Buechler
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $5.5M
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Troll: quick answers
Is Troll worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 276 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Troll?
Troll runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Troll have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Troll. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Troll suitable for kids?
Troll is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Troll?
Troll is streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Troll?
If you liked Troll, try Nightbreed, Warlock, Dust Bunny.
Who directed Troll?
Troll (1986) was directed by John Carl Buechler and stars Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, Phil Fondacaro.