Poltergeist (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Poltergeist is a 2015 horror thriller directed by Gil Kenan, starring Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt and Saxon Sharbino. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $95.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
English What Is Poltergeist About?
The premise of Poltergeist without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A peaceful suburban family's life is shattered when frightening supernatural phenomena begin to terrorize their home. As malevolent spirits grow increasingly aggressive, the parents must find a way to protect their children and uncover the terrifying secret behind the haunting. Their desperate search for answers leads them into a terrifying confrontation with the forces threatening to tear their family apart and steal their youngest daughter.
Poltergeist Themes & Keywords
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- crying woman
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- extreme close up
Poltergeist Cast
Sam Rockwell leads the cast, with Rosemarie DeWitt and Saxon Sharbino. Directed by Gil Kenan; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gil Kenan
Also Starring in Poltergeist
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More films directed by Gil Kenan, best-rated first: A Boy Called Christmas, Monster House, City of Ember and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Poltergeist Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Poltergeist 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 4.1
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TMDB 52% User score
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Letterboxd 2.1 /5
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Poltergeist Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Poltergeist from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Bowen family - Eric, Amy, Kendra, Griffin, and Madison - move into their new residence, which quickly reveals itself to be far from ordinary. Upon their arrival, young Griffin begins to explore the house. He soon observes Maddie conversing with an unseen being in front of her closet. Frustrated with his attic room and the odd sounds echoing through the house, Griffin finds a mysterious red ball on a string in the cellar, which triggers a cascade of creepy clown dolls to spill forth. This unsettling spectacle is interrupted by a startled squirrel, prompting Griffin to opt for sleeping elsewhere until the critter leaves.
Full summary
The whole story of Poltergeist, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Poltergeist Box Office & Budget
Poltergeist grossed $95.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $47.4 million came from the US and Canada and $48 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$95.4M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $47.4M
- International
- $48M
- Budget
- $35M
Poltergeist Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Poltergeist.
How Well Do You Know Poltergeist?
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 youngest member of the Bowen family?
Cars in Poltergeist
7 cars on screen, including the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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2003 Ford E-Series Minor role
Poltergeist Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Poltergeist - Juegos Diabólicos” and “Poltergeist: Juegos Diabólicos”.
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- Poltergeist - Juegos Diabólicos
- Poltergeist: Juegos Diabólicos
- 凶灵入侵
- 鬼哭神嚎：恶灵15
- 吵闹鬼
- Το Πνεύμα του Κακού
- ポルターガイスト
- Полтъргайст
- Poltergeist - O Fenômeno
- Juegos Diabólicos
- Poltergeist - Kopogó szellem
- Poltergeists
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- Poltergeistas
- Полтергейст
- Poltergajst: Kućni duh
- 鬼哭神嚎：惡靈15
- Poltergeist: Kötü Ruh
- Yêu Tinh
- פולטרגייסט
- 鬼驱人
- Poltergeist: Kopogó szellem
- Полтергајст: Кућни дух
- Strigoiul
- 폴터가이스트
- 鬼驅人
- โพลเตอร์ไกสท์ วิญญานขังสยอง, პოლტერგეისტი
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Movies Like Poltergeist
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Poltergeist, The Poltergeist Diaries and The Haunting.
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Poltergeist 1982 -
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The Haunting 1999 -
Poltergeist III 1988 -
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension 2015 -
Insidious 2011 -
Poltergeist II: The Other Side 1986 -
Incident In a Ghostland 2018 -
Paranormal Activity 3 2011 -
Paranormal Activity 2009 -
The New Daughter 2009 -
Psychophobia 1982
Poltergeist FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Poltergeist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poltergeist?
Poltergeist runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Poltergeist released?
Poltergeist was released on May 22, 2015.
Who directed Poltergeist?
Poltergeist was directed by Gil Kenan.
More films by Gil Kenan Who is in the cast of Poltergeist?
Poltergeist stars Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt and Saxon Sharbino, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Poltergeist make at the box office?
Poltergeist grossed $95.4 million worldwide ($47.4 million domestic, $48 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Poltergeist rated?
Poltergeist has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Poltergeist have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Poltergeist has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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