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The 'Burbs (1989)

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

  • Feb 17, 1989
  • 1h 42m
  • PG

6.8/10

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1,453 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The 'Burbs is a 1989 comedy and horror film directed by Joe Dante. Its leading cast includes Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern and Carrie Fisher. It runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 42 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 1,453 TMDB votes

Trailer

The 'Burbs (1989) Official Trailer - Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern Movie HD · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Tom Hanks Ray Peterson
  • Bruce Dern Lt. Mark Rumsfield
  • Carrie Fisher Carol Peterson
  • Rick Ducommun Art Weingartner
  • Wendy Schaal Bonnie Rumsfield
  • Corey Feldman Ricky Butler
  • Courtney Gains Hans Klopek
  • Henry Gibson Dr. Werner Klopek
  • Gale Gordon Walter Seznick
  • Dick Miller Vic, Garbageman #1
  • Robert Picardo Joe, Garbageman #2
  • Theodore Gottlieb Uncle Reuben Klopek
  • Franklyn Ajaye Detective #1
  • Cory Danziger Dave Peterson
  • Rance Howard Detective #2
  • Heather Haase Ricky's Girlfriend
  • Nicky Katt Steve Kuntz
  • Bill Stevenson Ricky's Friend

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