Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

Poltergeist

Poltergeist

They're here.

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

Movie Details

  • Original Title: Poltergeist
  • Genres: Horror
  • Release Date: 1982-06-04
  • Runtime: 114 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (3209 votes)
  • Budget: $10,700,000
  • Revenue: $121,733,131
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group, Steven Spielberg Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9364
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

as Diane Freeling

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

as Steve Freeling

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

as Dr. Lesh

Dominique Dunne

Dominique Dunne

as Dana Freeling

Heather O'Rourke

Heather O'Rourke

as Carol Anne Freeling

Oliver Robins

Oliver Robins

as Robbie Freeling

Zelda Rubinstein

Zelda Rubinstein

as Tangina Barrons

Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

as Ryan

Martin Casella

Martin Casella

as Dr. Marty Casey

Michael McManus

Michael McManus

as Ben Tuthill

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

POLTERGEIST – The first suburban haunted house | MUBI Podcast

Extended Preview

A Terrible Presence

Swimming With Skeletons

Ghosts Abduct Carol Anne Scene

External Links

Keywords

dying and deathparent child relationshipmediumpoltergeisthalloweenghostbusterhaunted houseparanormal phenomenafamily relationshipssuburbiamacabrepower of goodnessdisturbedhauntedanxiousdramaticawestruckforebodingfrightenedominous

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poltergeist?

Poltergeist is a Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1982-06-04.

Who are the main actors in Poltergeist?

The main cast includes JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke, .

Where can I watch Poltergeist online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Poltergeist is available.

Is Poltergeist based on a true story?

They're here.

What is the IMDb rating of Poltergeist?

Poltergeist has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 3209 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Poltergeist?

The movie had a production budget of $10,700,000 and earned $121,733,131 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Poltergeist?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group, Steven Spielberg Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Poltergeist filmed?

Poltergeist was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Poltergeist?

The total runtime of Poltergeist is 114 minutes.

Is Poltergeist suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Poltergeist?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Poltergeist.

Does Poltergeist have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Snakes on a Plane

Snakes on a Plane

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

The Fog

The Fog

The Omen

The Omen

The Omen

The Omen

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness

From Hell

From Hell

The Dark

The Dark

SlashFM

SlashFM

Final Destination

Final Destination

Scanners

Scanners

The Exorcist

The Exorcist

The Blob

The Blob

The Blob

The Blob

Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

Ghost Ship

Ghost Ship

Ring 0

Ring 0