The 'Burbs(1989)
“He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joe Dante
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$49M
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
Robert Picardo
as Joe, Garbageman #2
Theodore Gottlieb
as Uncle Reuben Klopek
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$49M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Imagine Entertainment • Rollins-Morra-Brezner Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 'Burbs?▼
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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 his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
Who directed The 'Burbs?▼
The 'Burbs was directed by Joe Dante and released in 1989. It is a comedy, horror, thriller film.
How long is The 'Burbs?▼
The 'Burbs has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The 'Burbs?▼
The cast of The 'Burbs includes 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 and more.
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