Poltergeist
"They're here."
Originally released in 1982. Poltergeist is a horror film. directed by Tobe Hooper.
Starring JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight
Synopsis
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (3,231 votes)
Budget
$10.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$121.7M
11.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
JoBeth Williams
as Diane Freeling
Craig T. Nelson
as Steve Freeling
Beatrice Straight
as Dr. Lesh
Dominique Dunne
as Dana Freeling
Heather O'Rourke
as Carol Anne Freeling
Oliver Robins
as Robbie Freeling
Zelda Rubinstein
as Tangina Barrons
Richard Lawson
as Ryan
Martin Casella
as Dr. Marty Casey
Michael McManus
as Ben Tuthill
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,700,000
- Revenue
- $121,733,131
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- SLM Production Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poltergeist about?
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Who directed Poltergeist?
Poltergeist was directed by Tobe Hooper.
How long is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Poltergeist released?
Poltergeist was released on June 4, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poltergeist?
The main cast of Poltergeist includes JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke.
Is Poltergeist worth watching?
Poltergeist has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 3,231 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.