Troll (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Troll is a 1986 fantasy horror film directed by John Carl Buechler, starring Michael Moriarty, Phil Fondacaro and Sonny Bono. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $5.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- John Carl Buechler
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Empire Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Troll About?
The premise of Troll without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A playful troll king living in San Francisco searches for a magical ring that could change him. His quest leads him to an enchanted apartment building, where he clashes with a formidable witch. Their conflict unleashes a chaotic mix of magic and hilarious mayhem throughout the city.
Troll Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- troll
- supernatural horror
- 1980s
- mutant
- part of trilogy
- witches' sabbath
- creature feature
- child in jeopardy
- b movie
- movers
- reference to star trek
- record player
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- vinyl
- records
- 11 year old girl
- 14 year old boy
- 14 year old
- 11 year old
- blonde girl
- blonde haired girl
- girl wears pajamas
- police
- apartment
- ring
- witch
- apartment building
- girl
- little girl
- laundry room
- magical ring
- wizard
- walpurgis night
- reference to edmund spenser
- porn magazine
- poetry recitation
- poem
- playboy magazine
- playboy
- fiance fiancee relationship
- fairy tale
- fairy light
- fairy
- apartment house
- new home
- suspenders
- little person
- bedroom
- boy
- overalls
- basement
Troll Cast
Michael Moriarty leads the cast, with Phil Fondacaro and Sonny Bono. Directed by John Carl Buechler; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Carl Buechler
Also Starring in Troll
· 6 moreMore from John Carl Buechler
More films directed by John Carl Buechler, best-rated first: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, The Dungeonmaster, The Eden Formula and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Troll Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Troll 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 50% User score
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Troll Plot Summary
What happens in Troll from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Potter family — Harry Potter Sr. and Anne Potter with teenage son Harry Potter Jr. and younger daughter Wendy Potter — moves into a new apartment complex in San Francisco, hoping for a fresh start. As they begin the quiet work of settling in, their world takes a strange and sudden turn. Wendy is attacked by a grotesque little creature wielding a glittering ring, and the creature quickly slips away, leaving Wendy shaken and confused. The same creature then captures Wendy and takes on her appearance, sowing confusion and fear within the family.
Full summary
The whole story of Troll, scene by scene
Troll Box Office
Troll grossed $5.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.5M
- US & Canada
- $5.5M
Troll Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Troll?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
In which city does the Potter family move into their new apartment complex?
Cars in Troll
6 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford Falcon and the 1981 Volvo 245.
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1967 Ford Falcon Minor role -
1981 Volvo 245 Minor role -
1979 BMW 3 E21 Background role -
1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Background role
Troll Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Torok el troll” and “Troll - O Mundo do Espanto”.
- Also known as
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- Torok el troll
- Troll - O Mundo do Espanto
- Torok - O Duende
- Peikko
- Troll: Criatura del mal
- Torok, o monstro da floresta
- Torok, el Troll
- Троль
- 矮人怪
- Тролль
- 트롤
- Skřítek
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- Şeytanın Cüceleri
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Movies Like Troll
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Troll, Troll 2 and Trolls.
Troll FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Troll, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Troll?
Troll runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Troll released?
Troll was released on January 17, 1986.
Who directed Troll?
Troll was directed by John Carl Buechler.
More films by John Carl Buechler Who is in the cast of Troll?
Troll stars Michael Moriarty, Phil Fondacaro and Sonny Bono, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Troll make at the box office?
Troll grossed $5.5 million worldwide.
How is Troll rated?
Troll has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 30 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Troll have a post-credit scene?
No. Troll has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Troll in?
The original language of Troll is Norwegian.
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