PG-13

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Here they grow again.

1990 • 106 min • Comedy · Horror · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

2984 reviews

65 Audience · 2984 · 100%

Billy and Kate encounter Gizmo again in a high-tech skyscraper, leading to a new outbreak of mischievous, destructive Gremlins. These new creatures gain altered powers, causing chaos and making them even harder to stop.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some jump scares and creature violence
Brief instances of mild language
Characters consume alcohol and smoke

What it models well

Cooperation
Resourcefulness
Loyalty

Talk about it after

Understanding consequences of actions
Dealing with unexpected challenges
Recognizing different forms of intelligence

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.