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Pet Sematary (2019)

“Sometimes dead is better.”

5.7/10 · 3,516 votes 1h 41m r ThrillerHorror

#281 of 296 films from 2019 #2189 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer · Written by Stephen King, Jeff Buhler

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Overview

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.

Cast

Jason Clarkeas Louis Creed
Amy Seimetzas Rachel Creed
John Lithgowas Jud Crandall
Jeté Laurenceas Ellie Creed
Hugo Lavoieas Gage Creed
Lucas Lavoieas Gage Creed
Obssa Ahmedas Victor Pascow
Sonia Maria Chirilaas Young Rachel
Alyssa Brooke Levineas Zelda Goldman
Maria Herreraas Marcella
Jacob Lemieuxas Mouse Face
Maverick Fortinas Dog Face
Lou Ferrandoas Rabbit Face
Najya Muipatayias Cat Face

Facts

Release dateApril 4, 2019
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$21,000,000
Box office$113,118,226 (5.4× budget)
IMDbtt0837563

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Questions

How long is Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Pet Sematary worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 3,516 votes, which places it #281 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 5%) and #2189 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary was directed by Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Starry Eyes (2014), Holidays (2016).
Who stars in Pet Sematary?
Jason Clarke as Louis Creed; Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed; John Lithgow as Jud Crandall; Jeté Laurence as Ellie Creed; Hugo Lavoie as Gage Creed; Lucas Lavoie as Gage Creed.
What is Pet Sematary rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pet Sematary?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/70215.

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