Question 1

What age is The Gate appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Gate (1987) best from about age 12. Three young kids accidentally open a portal to another dimension in their backyard, unleashing pint-sized demons. They must band together to fight the creatures and prevent their world from being overrun by evil. It's a classic battle between good and evil, with a focus on overcoming fear.

Question 2

What is The Gate rated?

Accepted Answer

The Gate (1987) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Gate?

Accepted Answer

Demonic creatures; Creepy transformations; Some intense jump scares. Violence is moderate, language is mild, scary moments are notable, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Gate?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of fear; Sibling teamwork; Overcoming challenges.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Gate?

Accepted Answer

What makes something scary?; The power of belief; Facing your fears.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Gate?

Accepted Answer

The Gate (1987) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Gate

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