7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins (1984)
Overview
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film balances critiques of consumerism and small-town hypocrisy with an emphasis on the importance of rules and individual responsibility, resulting in a largely apolitical message about the consequences of human folly.
Gremlins features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with films of its era. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Gremlins (1984) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a small town's struggle against mischievous creatures, with no narrative elements or character arcs related to queer identity. Therefore, the net impact is N/A.
Gremlins (1984) does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a small town's battle against mischievous monsters, with no narrative elements or character arcs related to transsexual identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gremlins (1984) is an original film and not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters from a prior canon could have undergone a gender swap.
Gremlins (1984) is an original film, not an adaptation of prior source material or a historical depiction. Therefore, no characters had an established race before this film's creation, precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.0
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zach Galligan | Billy Peltzer | Male | White |  United States |
Phoebe Cates | Kate Beringer | Female | Southeast Asian, East Asian, White | United States |
Hoyt Axton | Randall Peltzer | Male | Native American, White | United States |
Frances Lee McCain | Lynn Peltzer | Female | White | United States |
Corey Feldman | Pete Fountaine | Male | White | United States |
Keye Luke | Grandfather (Mr. Wing) | Male | East Asian |  China |
Dick Miller | Murray Futterman | Male | White | United States |
Polly Holliday | Ruby Deagle | Female | White | United States |
Steven Spielberg | Man in Electric Wheelchair (uncredited) | Male | White, Ashkenazi Jewish | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
67%
33%
Race
White
89%
Southeast Asian
11%
East Asian
11%
Native American
11%
East Asian
11%
Ashkenazi Jewish
11%
Nationalities
United States
89%
China
11%
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