Poltergeist (1982)

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"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.

• Released: 1982-06-04
• Genres: Horror
• Runtime: 1h 54m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 3,465 votes

Directed by Tobe Hooper.

Top cast

• JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling
• Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling
• Beatrice Straight as Dr. Lesh
• Dominique Dunne as Dana Freeling
• Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling
• Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling
• Zelda Rubinstein as Tangina Barrons
• Richard Lawson as Ryan
• Martin Casella as Dr. Marty Casey
• Michael McManus as Ben Tuthill

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Poltergeist

• United States: stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store
• India: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Canada: stream on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV

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