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The 'Burbs

17th February 1989
1h 42m
Joe Dante
The 'Burbs poster

The 'Burbs is a 1989 Comedy Mystery film released on 17th February; Joe Dante directed the film which stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, and Rick Ducommun. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $31,101,993 on its budget.

8.0
MetaCritic
45
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
IMDb
6.8

An overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block are part of a murderous Satanic cult.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 4:12pm.

Cast (37)

Tom Hanks's profile Tom Hanks Ray Peterson
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Bruce Dern's profile Bruce Dern Lt. Mark Rumsfield
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Rick Ducommun's profile Rick Ducommun Art Weingartner
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Carrie Fisher's profile Carrie Fisher Carol Peterson
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Corey Feldman's profile Corey Feldman Ricky Butler
Age at Filming ≈ 17
Courtney Gains's profile Courtney Gains Hans Klopek
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Kevin McCarthy's profile Kevin McCarthy Ray’s Boss (uncredited)
Age at Filming ≈ 74
Theodore Gottlieb's profile Theodore Gottlieb Uncle Reuben Klopek
Age at Filming ≈ 82
Henry Gibson's profile Henry Gibson Dr. Werner Klopek
Age at Filming ≈ 53
Wendy Schaal's profile Wendy Schaal Bonnie Rumsfield
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Rance Howard's profile Rance Howard Detective #2
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Robert Picardo's profile Robert Picardo Joe, Garbageman #2
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Nicky Katt's profile Nicky Katt Steve Kuntz
Age at Filming ≈ 18
Sonny Carl Davis's profile Sonny Carl Davis Voiceover Actor
Kevin Gage's profile Kevin Gage Cop
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Lynne Marie Stewart's profile Lynne Marie Stewart Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Archie Hahn's profile Archie Hahn Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Patrika Darbo's profile Patrika Darbo Suzanne Weingartner
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Jeffrey Kramer's profile Jeffrey Kramer Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Carey Scott's profile Carey Scott Ricky’s friend (uncredited)
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Billy Jayne's profile Billy Jayne Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Franklyn Ajaye's profile Franklyn Ajaye Detective #1
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Moosie Drier's profile Moosie Drier Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Leigh French's profile Leigh French Voiceover Actor
Arnold F. Turner's profile Arnold F. Turner Voiceover Actor
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Gigi Vorgan's profile Gigi Vorgan Voiceover Actor
Gale Gordon's profile Gale Gordon Walter Seznick
Age at Filming ≈ 82
Phyllis Katz Voiceover Actor
Gary Hays Ricky's Friend
Bill Stevenson's profile Bill Stevenson Ricky's Friend
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Billy Stevenson
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Cory Danziger's profile Cory Danziger Dave Peterson
Age at Filming ≈ 11
Heather Haase Ricky's Girlfriend
Age at Filming ≈ 16
Brenda Benner Walter's Daughter
Tony Westbrook Kid on Bike (Uncredited)
Dick Miller's profile Dick Miller Vic, Garbageman #1
Age at Filming ≈ 60

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Updated: 19th Jan 2024, 10:05am

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The 'Burbs Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 0-12
16% 13-19
11% 20-29
16% 30-39
11% 40-49
8% 50-59
5% 60-69
3% 70-79
5% 80-89
22% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

22% Female
78% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Good
97% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Family Man
3% Detective
3% Refuse Collector
92% Unknown

The 'Burbs FAQ

When was The 'Burbs released?

The 'Burbs was released on Friday February 17th, 1989.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The 'Burbs?

The lead role is played by Tom Hanks in the role of Ray Peterson.

How much did The 'Burbs cost to make?

The budget was $18,000,000.

How much money did The 'Burbs make?

The worldwide revenue was $49,101,993.

Is The 'Burbs on Netflix?

No, The 'Burbs is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The 'Burbs on Amazon Prime?

No, The 'Burbs is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The 'Burbs on Disney Plus?

No, The 'Burbs is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States