Tremors (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Tremors is a 1990 sci-fi horror film directed by Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $16.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic. Stream it on AMC Plus and Peacock, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tremors About?
The premise of Tremors without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small, isolated Nevada town, two unlikely heroes, handymen Val and Earl, find themselves facing a deadly threat lurking beneath the surface. Giant worm-like creatures, which hunt by sensing vibrations, emerge from the ground, terrorizing the community. Val and Earl must put aside their differences and work together to protect the eccentric townsfolk in a desperate battle for survival against the relentless predators.
Tremors Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- desert
- giant worm
- stranded on rooftop
- monster
- survivalist
- creature feature
- redneck stereotype
- cult film
- small town
- first part
- horse
- profanity
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- one word title
- violence
- white panties
- first of series
- pipe bomb
- death
- bulldozer
- man eaten by monster
- friendship
- tentacle
- discovering a dead body
- rock paper scissors
- stetson
- white stetson
- pogo stick
- road worker
- jackhammer
- directorial debut
- scene during opening credits
- cult classic
- f word
- retro horror
- offscreen death
- road crew
- graboid
- elephant gun
- rescue
- death of friend
- eaten alive
- shotgun
- running
- blood splatter
- coors beer
- killed by a monster
- tragic event
- psychotronic film
- motor vehicle
- rooftop
Where to Watch Tremors
Stream it on AMC Plus and Peacock, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tremors Cast
Kevin Bacon stars in Tremors. Directed by Ron Underwood.
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Director Ron Underwood
Tremors Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tremors 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Tremors Plot Summary
What happens in Tremors from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Valentine “Val” McKee, portrayed by Kevin Bacon, along with his companion Earl Bassett, find themselves deep in the heart of an unremarkable town called Perfection. These two somewhat inept handymen are accustomed to performing various odd jobs—fixing fences, aiding farmers, and looking after livestock—yet they find themselves increasingly disillusioned with their lives. Their shabby truck and meager finances offer little solace as they navigate life in this parched valley, surrounded by desolate mountains, save for a lone county road that connects them to the outside world.
Full summary
The whole story of Tremors, scene by scene
Tremors Box Office
Tremors grossed $16.7 million worldwide. $16.7 million came from the US and Canada and $1,000 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.7M
- US & Canada
- $16.7M
- International
- $1K
Tremors Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 2 trailers and 12 clips.
- Trailer Tremors (1990) Original Theatrical Film's Trailer
- Clip Val and Earl are Chased By A Graboid | Tremors (1990)
- Clip Get Out Of Your Pants | Tremors (1990)
- Clip Boulder Pole Vaulting | Tremors (1990)
How Well Do You Know Tremors?
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 are the two main characters known for odd jobs in the film?
Cars in Tremors
16 cars on screen, including the 1963 Jeep Gladiator and the Caterpillar 977 L.
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1989 GMC Jimmy Important role -
1989 Mazda B-2200 Important role
Tremors Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Terror bajo la tierra” and “Terror Bajo Tierra”.
- Also known as
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- Terror bajo la tierra
- Terror Bajo Tierra
- 불가사리
- Wstrząsy
- פחד עד מוות
- 深淵異形
- 深渊异形：冷血魔虫
- O Ataque dos Vermes Malditos
- Temblores: Terror Bajo la Tierra
- Terror Bajo la Ciudad
- Terror en lo profundo
- Tremors - Im Land der Raketenwürmer
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- Temblores
- Palpitações
- Yeraltı Canavarı
- Hotet från underjorden
- Дрожь земли
- 异形魔怪
- Ormen
- Tremors - Ahová lépek, szörny terem
- Тремтіння землі
- トレマーズ
- Chvění
- Τα σαγόνια της Γης
- Трусове
- 從地心竄出
- Chvenie
- Дрыжанні
- Sâu Đất Khổng Lồ
- Väristyksiä
- ทูตนรกล้านปี
- Tremors - Creaturi ucigașe
- Marksommer
- Podrhtavanje
- Drhtenje
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Movies Like Tremors
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tremors, Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell and Tremors 2: Aftershocks.
Tremors FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tremors, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tremors?
Tremors runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Tremors released?
Tremors was released on January 19, 1990.
Who directed Tremors?
Tremors was directed by Ron Underwood.
More films by Ron Underwood Who is in the cast of Tremors?
Tremors stars Kevin Bacon.
Where can I watch Tremors?
In the US, Tremors is streaming on AMC Plus, Peacock and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Tremors make at the box office?
Tremors grossed $16.7 million worldwide ($16.7 million domestic, $1,000 international).
How is Tremors rated?
Tremors has 65 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Tremors have a post-credit scene?
No. Tremors has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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