The Gate (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Gate is a 1987 fantasy horror film directed by Tibor Tak, starring Stephen Dorff, Deborah Grover and Kelly Rowan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $13.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
English What Is The Gate About?
The premise of The Gate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world fractured by division and fear, a movement strives for unity. As a growing darkness threatens to consume everything, a doorway—"The Gate"—appears, connecting to a realm where fundamental truths are revealed. The film explores a chilling reality: the most profound horror stems not from supernatural forces, but from humanity’s capacity for intolerance and prejudice.
The Gate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between boys
- boy
- teenage boy
- child protagonist
- backyard
- demon
- occult
- portal
- geode
- giant monster
- old dog
- coming of age
+38 more Show fewer
- teenage girl
- back from the dead
- heavy metal music
- hole in the ground
- dead dog
- independent film
- monster
- supernatural power
- levitation
- bedroom
- dog
- party
- family relationships
- house
- treehouse
- nightmare
- lightning
- biting someone's hand
- ghost story
- broken window
- father son relationship
- bicycle
- listening to music
- doll
- book
- candle
- hammer
- chainsaw
- telephone
- stabbed in the hand
- hiding in a closet
- explosion
- fire
- flashlight
- basement
- abduction
- screaming
- electronic music score
The Gate Cast
Stephen Dorff leads the cast, with Deborah Grover and Kelly Rowan. Directed by Tibor Tak; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tibor Tak
Also Starring in The Gate
· 6 moreMore from Tibor Tak
More films directed by Tibor Tak, best-rated first: Blowback, Black Warrant and Spiders.
The Gate Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Gate 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
-
IMDb 6.0 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.4
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 60% User score
See on TMDB
The Gate Plot Summary
What happens in The Gate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Glen, portrayed by Stephen Dorff, arrives home only to discover it abandoned, with no one responding to his calls. The kitchen reveals a half-eaten dinner, while laughter echoing nearby adds an eerie feel. Venturing into the backyard, he climbs up into a treehouse, where he finds a lit lantern and a doll. Suddenly, his world turns upside down as lightning strikes the tree, causing it to fall.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gate, scene by scene
The Gate Box Office
The Gate grossed $13.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.5M
- US & Canada
- $13.5M
The Gate Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Gate (1987) Original Trailer [FHD]
How Well Do You Know The Gate?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What initially draws Glen into the backyard?
Cars in The Gate
5 cars on screen, including the 1984 Audi 5000 Wagon C3 and the 1970 Ford Mustang.
-
1984 Audi 5000 Wagon C3 Minor role -
1970 Ford Mustang Minor role -
Kubota unknown Minor role -
1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Minor role
The Gate Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Die Pforte (The Gate)” and “ザ・ゲート”.
- Also known as
-
- Die Pforte (The Gate)
- ザ・ゲート
- Der Gate - Die Unterirdischen
- Non Aprite Quel Cancello
- Seytan Kapisi
- The Gate - Das Tor Zur Holle
- La Fissure
- La Puerta
- La Entrada Maldita
- Paholaisen Portti
- Wrota
- Za Gēto
+16 more Show fewer
- Gate - Die Unterirdischen
- The Gate : La Fissure
- Врата
- A Fenda
- Η Πύλη των Τεράτων
- O Portão
- A kapu
- Vrata do podsvětí
- Şeytan Kapısı
- 開錯鬼門關
- Kapija
- Вратата
- 게이트
- Túnel al infierno
- 开错鬼门关
- Poarta
Seen The Gate?
Movies Like The Gate
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gate II, Gate II and The Gate of the Hell.
The Gate FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Gate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gate?
The Gate runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Gate released?
The Gate was released on May 15, 1987.
Who directed The Gate?
The Gate was directed by Tibor Tak.
More films by Tibor Tak Who is in the cast of The Gate?
The Gate stars Stephen Dorff, Deborah Grover and Kelly Rowan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Gate make at the box office?
The Gate grossed $13.5 million worldwide.
How is The Gate rated?
The Gate has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Gate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
