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Critters

6.519861h 26mMMovieComedyHorrorScience Fiction

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

DirectorStephen Herek
WritersStephen Herek·Domonic Muir
ProducersRupert Harvey·Robert Shaye

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Herek

DWDee Wallace
Dee Wallace
Helen Brown
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Harv
BBBilly Green Bush
Billy Green Bush
Jay Brown
SGScott Grimes
Scott Grimes
Brad Brown
NVNadine Van der Velde
Nadine Van der Velde
April Brown
DODon Keith Opper
Don Keith Opper
Charlie McFadden
LSLin Shaye
Lin Shaye
Sally
BZBilly Zane
Billy Zane
Steve Elliot
EPEthan Phillips
Ethan Phillips
Jeff Barnes
TMTerrence Mann
Terrence Mann
Johnny Steele
JLJeremy Lawrence
Jeremy Lawrence
Preacher
MGMichael Lee Gogin
Michael Lee Gogin
Zanti

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Critters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Critters?

Critters isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Critters on Netflix?

No, Critters is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Critters on Amazon Prime Video?

Critters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Critters for free?

Critters isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Critters?

Yes — Critters is followed by Critters 2 (1988) in the Critters Collection.

Is there a prequel to Critters?

Critters is the first film in the Critters Collection.

Is Critters part of a trilogy?

No — Critters is part of the Critters Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Critters Collection?

There are 5 films in the Critters Collection: Critters (1986), Critters 2 (1988), Critters 3 (1991), Critters 4 (1992) and Critters Attack! (2020).