Critters movie poster

Critters

"The battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard."

April 11, 1986 1h 26m 6.5/10 (1,058 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Critters is a comedy/horror film. directed by Stephen Herek. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, and Billy Green Bush

Synopsis

Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 11, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (1,058 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Box Office $13.2M 6.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$13,167,232

Production Companies

  • New Line Cinema
  • Smart Egg Pictures
  • Sho Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Critters about?

Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.

Who directed Critters?

Critters was directed by Stephen Herek.

How long is Critters?

Critters has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Critters released?

Critters was released on April 11, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Critters?

The main cast of Critters includes Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van der Velde.

Is Critters worth watching?

Critters has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,058 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.