PG-13

Critters

The battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard.

1986 • 86 min • Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

1135 reviews

65 Audience · 1135 · 100%

When furry, fanged aliens crash-land on a Kansas farm, a family must team up with two intergalactic bounty hunters to protect their home and the planet. It's a fun, creature-filled sci-fi adventure with some comedic scares and plenty of mayhem.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Aliens are quite monstrous-looking and hungry
Some intense chase scenes and explosions
Characters use a few mild swear words

What it models well

Family teamwork to overcome threats
Courage in the face of the unknown
Unlikely heroes can make a difference

Talk about it after

How would our family react to unexpected visitors?
What makes something seem scary versus funny?
The importance of protecting your home and community

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Critters. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Stephen Herek • Crew: Stephen Herek, Domonic Muir, Domonic Muir

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.5/10 (1,135)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Budget: $2,000,000
Box office: $13,167,232
Franchise: Critters Collection
IMDb: tt0090887

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