Movies Like Gremlins

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990·1h 46m·★ 6.5·Joe Dante

The Gremlins Collection4 shared cast incl. Zach Galligan & Phoebe Cates4 shared themes: gremlin, puppetry, human animal relationship...

The 'Burbs

1989·1h 42m·★ 6.8·Joe Dante

Themes: chainsaw, absurdBoth star Corey Feldman & Dick MillerDir. Joe Dante

Explorers

1985·1h 49m·★ 6.4·Joe Dante

2 shared crewDir. Joe DanteDP: John Hora

Matinee

1993·1h 39m·★ 6.9·Joe Dante

2 shared crewDir. Joe DanteDP: John Hora

The Howling

1981·1h 31m·★ 6.5·Joe Dante

2 shared crewDir. Joe DanteDP: John Hora

The Lost Boys

1987·1h 37m·★ 7.2·Joel Schumacher

Themes: pets, small townFans also likedStarring Corey Feldman

The Santa Clause

1994·1h 37m·★ 6.6·John Pasquin

Themes: holiday, christmasTMDB recommendsFantasy & Comedy

Pooka!

2018·1h 23m·★ 5.4·Nacho Vigalondo

Themes: supernatural horror, holiday, christmasFans also liked

Krampus

2015·1h 38m·★ 6.2·Michael Dougherty

Themes: holiday, christmasFans also likedHorror & Comedy & Fantasy

There's Something in the Barn

2023·1h 40m·★ 5.5·Magnus Martens

Themes: holiday, christmasFans also likedHorror & Comedy & Fantasy

Red One

2024·2h 4m·★ 6.2·Jake Kasdan

Themes: absurd, holiday, christmasComedy & Fantasy

Blood Moon

2021·1h 22m·★ 5.8·Emma Tammi

Themes: supernatural horror, holidayFans also likedFantasy & Horror

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009·1h 33m·★ 8.1·Lasse Hallström

Themes: pet, human animal relationship, pets

Better Watch Out

2017·1h 29m·★ 6.5·Chris Peckover

Themes: holiday, christmasFans also likedHorror & Comedy

The Sacrifice Game

2023·1h 39m·★ 5.4·Jenn Wexler

Themes: supernatural horror, christmasTMDB recommends

Candy Cane Lane

2023·1h 57m·★ 5.6·Reginald Hudlin

Themes: holiday, christmasFans also likedComedy & Fantasy

Love Actually

2003·2h 15m·★ 7.5·Richard Curtis

Themes: bars and restaurants, holiday, christmas

Cinderella

1950·1h 14m·★ 7.3·Hamilton Luske

Themes: midnight, whimsical

Terrifier 3

2024·2h 5m·★ 6.2·Damien Leone

Themes: chainsaw, supernatural horror, christmas

The Rajasaab

2026·3h 6m·★ 3.1·Maruthi Dasari

Themes: absurd, supernatural horrorComedy & Horror & Fantasy

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