The 'Burbs
"He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia."
Originally released in 1989. The 'Burbs is a comedy/horror film. directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, and Carrie Fisher
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,322 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.1M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Hanks
as Ray Peterson
Bruce Dern
as Lt. Mark Rumsfield
Carrie Fisher
as Carol Peterson
Rick Ducommun
as Art Weingartner
Wendy Schaal
as Bonnie Rumsfield
Corey Feldman
as Ricky Butler
Courtney Gains
as Hans Klopek
Henry Gibson
as Dr. Werner Klopek
Gale Gordon
as Walter Seznick
Dick Miller
as Vic, Garbageman #1
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $49,101,993
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Rollins-Morra-Brezner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs was directed by Joe Dante.
How long is The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The 'Burbs released?
The 'Burbs was released on February 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 'Burbs?
The main cast of The 'Burbs includes Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal.
Is The 'Burbs worth watching?
The 'Burbs has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,322 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.