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Grabbers (2012)

“For the locals on Erin Island, it's last orders.”

6.1/10 · 528 votes 1h 34m r ComedyThrillerHorrorScience-fictionMystery

#161 of 232 films from 2012 #2199 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jon Wright · Written by Kevin Lehane

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Overview

Something sinister has come to the shores of Erin Island, unbeknownst to the quaint population of this sleepy fishing village resting somewhere off Ireland’s coast. First, some fishermen go missing. Then there is the rash of whale carcasses suddenly washing up on the beach. When the murders start, it’s up to two mismatched cops – an irresponsible alcoholic and his new partner, a by-the-book woman from the mainland – to protect the townsfolk from the giant, bloodsucking, tentacled aliens that prey upon them. Their only weapon, they discover, is booze. If they want to survive the creatures’ onslaught, everyone will have to get very, very drunk!

Cast

Richard Coyleas Garda Ciarán O'Shea
Ruth Bradleyas Garda Lisa Nolan
Russell Toveyas Dr. Adam Smith
Bronagh Gallagheras Una Maher
David Pearseas Brian Maher
Lalor Roddyas Paddy Barrett
Clelia Murphyas Irene Murphy
Louis Dempseyas Tadhg Murphy
Micheál O'Gruagainas Father Potts
Ned Dennehyas Declan Cooney
Roz McCutcheonas Hilda
Stuart Grahamas Skipper
Michael Houghas First Mate Roy
Jonathan Ryanas Sergeant Kenefick

Facts

Release dateAugust 10, 2012
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$427,335
IMDbtt1525366

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Questions

How long is Grabbers?
Grabbers runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Grabbers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 528 votes, which places it #161 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 31%) and #2199 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Grabbers?
Grabbers was directed by Jon Wright.
Who stars in Grabbers?
Richard Coyle as Garda Ciarán O'Shea; Ruth Bradley as Garda Lisa Nolan; Russell Tovey as Dr. Adam Smith; Bronagh Gallagher as Una Maher; David Pearse as Brian Maher; Lalor Roddy as Paddy Barrett.
What is Grabbers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grabbers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32176.

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