Critters
1986, English. Directed by Stephen Herek.
The battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard.
Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,162 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen HerekDirector
- Dee WallaceHelen Brown
- M. Emmet WalshHarv
- Billy Green BushJay Brown
- Scott GrimesBrad Brown
- Nadine Van der VeldeApril Brown
- Don Keith OpperCharlie McFadden
- Lin ShayeSally
- Billy ZaneSteve Elliot
- Ethan PhillipsJeff Barnes
- Terrence MannJohnny Steele
- Jeremy LawrencePreacher
- Michael Lee GoginZanti
Details
- Released
- 11 April 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Herek, Domonic Muir
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $13M
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Critters: quick answers
Is Critters worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Critters?
Critters runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Critters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Critters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Critters suitable for kids?
Critters is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Critters?
If you liked Critters, try Critters 2, Critters 3, Tremors.
Who directed Critters?
Critters (1986) was directed by Stephen Herek and stars Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush.