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Critters

6.519861h 26mPG-13MovieComedyHorrorScience 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

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Critters on Netflix?

No, Critters is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy.

Is Critters on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Critters is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Critters for free?

Critters is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in United States.

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).