The 'Burbs
Seen it?1989 | 102 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$49 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 702K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Dante
- Tom HanksRay Peterson
- Bruce DernLt. Mark Rumsfield
- Carrie FisherCarol Peterson
- Rick DucommunArt Weingartner
- Wendy SchaalBonnie Rumsfield
- Corey FeldmanRicky Butler
- Courtney GainsHans Klopek
- Henry GibsonDr. Werner Klopek
- Gale GordonWalter Seznick
- Dick MillerVic, Garbageman #1