The 'Burbs

Name: The 'Burbs
Director: Joe Dante
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1989
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal

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

19891h 42m6.8(1,386 votes)

ComedyHorrorThriller

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 watc…

The 'Burbs (1989) is a comedy, horror, and thriller film directed by Joe Dante. It stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, and Carrie Fisher. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 1,386 votes.

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Director

Joe Dante

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

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Where can I watch The 'Burbs?

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Who stars in The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, and Rick Ducommun, and was directed by Joe Dante.

How long is The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did The 'Burbs come out?

The 'Burbs was released in 1989.

What genre is The 'Burbs?

The 'Burbs is a comedy, horror, and thriller film.

Is The 'Burbs worth watching?

The 'Burbs holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.