MyCinema has not rated Critters for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Critters in the US?

Critters streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Hoopla and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Critters?

Critters runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is Critters suitable for kids?

Critters is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19861h 26mComedy / Horror / Science Fiction

Critters

Name: Critters
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-04-11
Duration: 86 min

The battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard.

Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,158 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Critters at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and science fiction.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,158 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Critters tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,158 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Critters

Is Critters scary?: MyCinema has not rated Critters for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Critters in the US?: Critters streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Hoopla and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Critters?: Critters runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is Critters suitable for kids?: Critters is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.