Gremlins

1h 46m · 1984 · Directed by Joe Dante · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Gremlins (1984) runs 1h 46m, directed by Joe Dante. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)