Movie

The Gate

“Pray it's not too late.”

★ 6.1(417)19871h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Tibor Takács
Release date: 1987-04-21
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $13,539,458
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: New Century Entertainment Corporation
Part of: The Gate Collection

The Gate — trailer

About The Gate

The Gate is a 1987 movie in the Horror and Fantasy genres, directed by Tibor Takács, starring Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton and Louis Tripp. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 417 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gate in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three young children accidentally release a horde of nasty, pint-sized demons from a hole in a suburban backyard. What follows is a classic battle between good and evil as the three kids struggle to overcome a nightmarish hell that is literally taking over the Earth.

Cast

Stephen Dorff

Glen

Christa Denton

Louis Tripp

Terrence "Terry" Chandler

Kelly Rowan

Lori Lee

Jennifer Irwin

Linda Lee

Deborah Grover

Mom

Ingrid Veninger

Paula

Linda Goranson

Terry's Mom

Scot Denton

Dad

Sean Fagan

Eric

Carl Kraines

Workman

Andrew Gunn

Brad

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gate in Canada?+

The Gate is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Gate on Netflix?+

The Gate is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Gate?+

The Gate has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Gate?+

The Gate stars Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Kelly Rowan and Jennifer Irwin.

When did The Gate come out?+

The Gate is a 1987 movie directed by Tibor Takács.

What genre is The Gate?+

The Gate is Horror and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Gate?+

The Gate was directed by Tibor Takács.