The Gate
1987, English. Directed by Tibor Takács.
Pray it's not too late.
Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1987
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Michael Nankin
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $14M
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The Gate: quick answers
Is The Gate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 442 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gate?
The Gate runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Gate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Gate suitable for kids?
The Gate is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Gate?
The Gate is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
What movies are like The Gate?
If you liked The Gate, try Don't Kill It, Dolls, Pumpkinhead.
Who directed The Gate?
The Gate (1987) was directed by Tibor Takács and stars Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp.