Troll
Worlds of magic, mystery and menace.
1986 • 83 min • Fantasy · Horror
Synopsis
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 51 Audience · 273 · 100%
A family moves into a new apartment, only to discover a mischievous troll has taken over their young daughter. This troll plans to create an army to conquer the world, but a mysterious neighbor holds the key to stopping him. It's a quirky fantasy horror film with practical effects.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some fantasy violence and monster attacks
- Moments of suspense and peril
- Creature transformations can be unsettling
What it models well
- Family bonds
- Courage
- Good vs. evil
Talk about it after
- Practical effects in old movies
- What makes someone truly scary?
- The importance of helping others
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Troll. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
Free with ads
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Top billed cast
Director: John Carl Buechler • Crew: John Carl Buechler, Ed Naha
Noah Hathaway
Harry Potter Jr.
Jenny Beck
Wendy Anne Potter
Phil Fondacaro
Malcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
Michael Moriarty
Harry Potter Sr.
Shelley Hack
Anne Potter
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Jeanette Cooper
June Lockhart
Eunice St. Clair
Anne Lockhart
Young Eunice St. Clair
Sonny Bono
Peter Dickinson
Gary Sandy
Barry Tabor
Trailers & clips
The Story Of The Faerie Queene
Wendy Turns Into A Troll
Creature In The Basement
Official Trailer
Clip
Bonus Clip
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.1/10 (273)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Box office
- $5,450,815
- Franchise
- Troll (1986) Collection
- IMDb
- tt0092115
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