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Critters (1986)

โ€œThe battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 1,139 votes 1h 26m pg-13 ComedyHorrorScience-fiction

#43 of 63 films from 1986 #1609 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stephen Herek ยท Written by Stephen Herek, Domonic Muir

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Overview

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

Cast

Dee Wallaceas Helen Brown
M. Emmet Walshas Harv
Billy Green Bushas Jay Brown
Scott Grimesas Brad Brown
Nadine Van der Veldeas April Brown
Billy Zaneas Steve Elliot
Lin Shayeas Sally
Ethan Phillipsas Jeff Barnes
Don Keith Opperas Charlie McFadden
Terrence Mannas Johnny Steele
Jeremy Lawrenceas Preacher
Michael Lee Goginas Zanti
Art Frankelas Ed
Douglas Kothas Bowler #1

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 1986
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresComedy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$13,167,232 (6.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0090887

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Questions

How long is Critters?
Critters runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Critters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,139 votes, which places it #43 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 33%) and #1609 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Critters?
Critters was directed by Stephen Herek. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Rock Star (2001), The Mighty Ducks (1992).
Who stars in Critters?
Dee Wallace as Helen Brown; M. Emmet Walsh as Harv; Billy Green Bush as Jay Brown; Scott Grimes as Brad Brown; Nadine Van der Velde as April Brown; Billy Zane as Steve Elliot.
What is Critters rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Critters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43097.

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