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The 'Burbs

The 'Burbs

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1989 1h 42m6.8

The 'Burbs

“He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.”

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When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.

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DirectorJoe Dante
ScreenplayDana Olsen
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 17, 1989
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
Budget$18M
Revenue$49M
Profit+$31M
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes1,357
GenresComedy, Horror, Thriller
StudioUniversal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

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Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Ray Peterson

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommun

Rick Ducommun

Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaal

Wendy Schaal

Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Ricky Butler

Courtney Gains

Courtney Gains

Hans Klopek

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordon

Gale Gordon

Walter Seznick

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Vic, Garbageman #1

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Joe, Garbageman #2

Theodore Gottlieb

Theodore Gottlieb

Uncle Reuben Klopek

Franklyn Ajaye

Franklyn Ajaye

Detective #1

Cory Danziger

Cory Danziger

Dave Peterson

Rance Howard

Rance Howard

Detective #2

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Heather Haase

Ricky's Girlfriend

Nicky Katt

Nicky Katt

Steve Kuntz

Bill Stevenson

Bill Stevenson

Ricky's Friend

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Gary Hays

Ricky's Friend

Kevin Gage

Kevin Gage

Cop

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Dana Olsen

Cop

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Brenda Benner

Walter's Daughter

Patrika Darbo

Patrika Darbo

Suzanne Weingartner

Sonny Carl Davis

Sonny Carl Davis

Voiceover Actor

Moosie Drier

Moosie Drier

Voiceover Actor

Leigh French

Leigh French

Voiceover Actor

Archie Hahn

Archie Hahn

Voiceover Actor

Billy Jayne

Billy Jayne

Voiceover Actor

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Phyllis Katz

Voiceover Actor

Jeffrey Kramer

Jeffrey Kramer

Voiceover Actor

Lynne Marie Stewart

Lynne Marie Stewart

Voiceover Actor

Arnold F. Turner

Arnold F. Turner

Voiceover Actor

Gigi Vorgan

Gigi Vorgan

Voiceover Actor

Carey Scott

Carey Scott

Ricky’s friend (uncredited)

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Tony Westbrook

Kid on Bike (Uncredited)

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Ray’s Boss (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The 'Burbs

Where can I watch The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs (1989) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The 'Burbs about?

When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading...

Who directed The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs (1989) was directed by Joe Dante. The film is a Comedy, Horror production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 1,357 votes. Genre: Comedy, Horror.

Is The 'Burbs worth watching?

The 'Burbs is rated 6.8/10 by 1,357 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Horror fans.