Critters (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Critters is a 1986 sci-fi horror film directed by Stephen Herek, starring Dee Wallace, Billy Zane and M. Emmet Walsh. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $13.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Stephen Herek
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Europa Vision
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Critters About?
The premise of Critters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of divers exploring the depths of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait encounters a hidden, underwater realm. This bizarre environment is teeming with strange and terrifying creatures, forcing the divers into a thrilling and dangerous struggle for survival as they navigate the unfamiliar landscape and its inhabitants.
Critters Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- eaten alive
- male humanoid alien
- extraterrestrial creature
- extraterrestrial bounty hunter
- farm
- outer space
- bounty hunter
- hayloft
- farmhouse
- shapeshifting
- shapeshifting alien
- shapeshifter
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- family breakfast
- space prison
- low budget sci fi movie
- feature directorial debut
- directorial debut
- monster horror
- child in jeopardy
- boy
- man
- united states of america
- police
- policeman
- weapon
- car
- driving
- driving a car
- dark comedy
- prison
- group
- child swears
- et extraterrestrial
- saving humanity
- bowling shirt
- satire comedy
- goldfish
- rural setting
- goldfish eaten
- sarcasm
- ufo unidentified flying object
- reference to los angeles california
- cut telephone line
- gore
- creature
- kansas
- monster
- alien
- survival horror
- survival
Where to Watch Critters
Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Critters Cast
Dee Wallace leads the cast, with Billy Zane and M. Emmet Walsh. Directed by Stephen Herek; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Herek
Also Starring in Critters
· 6 moreCritters Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Critters 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Critters Plot Summary
What happens in Critters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sometime after the chaotic events that unfolded in Critters 2: The Main Course, we find Charlie MacFadden on a mission to eradicate the last remnants of the voracious extraterrestrial menace known as the Critters. His journey leads him to encounter a troubled family comprising the courageous protagonist Annie and her innocent little brother Johnny, along with their protective father, Clifford. Their plans are abruptly interrupted when they stop at a rest area, experiencing a tire blowout that sets the stage for an unforeseen catastrophe.
Full summary
The whole story of Critters, scene by scene
Critters Box Office
Critters grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.2M
- US & Canada
- $13.2M
Critters Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Critters.
How Well Do You Know Critters?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main protagonist in 'Critters'?
Cars in Critters
3 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Malibu and the 1983 Porsche 944.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu Main role -
1983 Porsche 944 Important role -
1964 GMC C-Series Minor role
Critters Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Critters 1” and “Critters - Fula, men grymma”.
- Also known as
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- Critters 1
- Critters - Fula, men grymma
- Critters: ¡Ojo! muerden
- Critters - Sie sind da!
- Critters - Seres do Espaço
- Зубастики
- Critters - Gli extraroditori
- Rémecskék
- Kriteri
- Criaturas
- Критърси
- Critters: Keskiyön nakertajat
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- Κρίττερς
- Critters: Extrañas criaturas
- Čupavci
- Monstrumi kustravci
- 크리터스
- 魔精
- クリッター, კბილოსნები
- Kramtukai
- Dokuz Canlı Tehlike
- กลิ้ง...งับ งับ
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Movies Like Critters
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Critters Attack!, Critters 2 and Critters 3.
Critters FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Critters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Critters?
Critters runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Critters released?
Critters was released on April 11, 1986.
Who directed Critters?
Critters was directed by Stephen Herek.
More films by Stephen Herek Who is in the cast of Critters?
Critters stars Dee Wallace, Billy Zane and M. Emmet Walsh, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Critters?
In the US, Critters is streaming on Hoopla, Howdy and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Critters make at the box office?
Critters grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
How is Critters rated?
Critters has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Critters have a post-credit scene?
No. Critters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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