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Tremors (1990)

โ€œThey say there's nothing new under the sun. But under the groundโ€ฆโ€

7.0/10 ยท 3,725 votes 1h 36m pg-13 ActionComedyHorrorScience-fiction

#24 of 69 films from 1990 #665 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ron Underwood ยท Written by Ron Underwood, S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock

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Overview

Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.

Cast

Kevin Baconas Valentine McKee
Fred Wardas Earl Bassett
Finn Carteras Rhonda LeBeck
Michael Grossas Burt Gummer
Reba McEntireas Heather Gummer
Victor Wongas Walter Chang
Robert Jayneas Melvin Plug
Ariana Richardsas Mindy Sterngood
Charlotte Stewartas Nancy Sterngood
Tony Genaroas Miguel
Richard Marcusas Nestor
Bibi Beschas Megan - The Doctor's Wife
Conrad Bachmannas Jim - The Doctor
Sunshine Parkeras Edgar

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 1990
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$48,572,000 (4.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0100814

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Questions

How long is Tremors?
Tremors runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Tremors worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 3,725 votes, which places it #24 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 67%) and #665 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Tremors?
Tremors was directed by Ron Underwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: City Slickers (1991), Mighty Joe Young (1998), The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002).
Who stars in Tremors?
Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee; Fred Ward as Earl Bassett; Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck; Michael Gross as Burt Gummer; Reba McEntire as Heather Gummer; Victor Wong as Walter Chang.
What is Tremors rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tremors?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/81668.

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