Pet Sematary
1989, English. Directed by Mary Lambert.
Sometimes dead is better.
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,518 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mary LambertDirector
- Dale MidkiffLouis Creed
- Fred GwynneJud Crandall
- Denise CrosbyRachel Creed
- Brad GreenquistVictor Pascow
- Michael LombardIrwin Goldman
- Miko HughesGage Creed
- Blaze BerdahlEllie Creed
- Susan BlommaertMissy Dandridge
- Mara ClarkMarcy Charlton
- Kavi RazSteve Masterton
- Mary Louise WilsonDory Goldman
- Andrew HubatsekZelda
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen King
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $58M
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What Pet Sematary is based on
Pet Sematary is based on Pet Sematary, a 1983 novel by Stephen King.
Novel · 1983
Pet Sematary
By Stephen King
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Pet Sematary: quick answers
What comes after Pet Sematary?
Next in the series: Pet Sematary II (1992).
Is Pet Sematary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,518 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Pet Sematary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pet Sematary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pet Sematary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pet Sematary is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pet Sematary on?
Pet Sematary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pet Sematary?
If you liked Pet Sematary, try Sleepwalkers, The Haunting in Connecticut, Hereditary.
Who directed Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary (1989) was directed by Mary Lambert and stars Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby.
What is Pet Sematary based on?
Pet Sematary is based on Pet Sematary, a 1983 novel by Stephen King.